Korean Restaurant Survival Guide: Essential Dining Phrases
Essential Korean Dining Guide: 117 Must-Know Phrases for Travelers
Traveling to Korea and looking forward to the incredible food? Navigating a Korean restaurant can be intimidating for foreigners. However, knowing just a few key phrases can transform your experience from confusing to authentic. This guide breaks down 117 essential words and phrases, categorized so you can order, eat, and pay like a local!
Academic Insight: The Cultural Role of Politeness in Korean Dining
According to studies on Korean sociolinguistics, the use of polite sentence endings (such as -yo or -ni-da) is not merely grammatical but serves as a fundamental social lubricant in service interactions. Mastering these "honorific" markers helps bridge the cultural gap between foreigners and local staff, leading to a more positive dining experience. For more information on local etiquette, you can visit the
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[Section 1] Facilities & Utensils
Learning Point: Before ordering, you must know how to navigate the space. In Korea, many restaurants have self-service water stations and "call buttons" on the table.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Korean/Eng) | Example 2 (Korean/Eng) |
| 1 | 식당 | Sik-dang | Restaurant | 식당이 어디예요? (Sik-dang-i eo-di-ye-yo? / Where is it?) | 이 식당 맛있어요. (I sik-dang ma-si-sseo-yo. / It's tasty.) |
| 2 | 메뉴 | Me-nyu | Menu | 메뉴 주세요. (Me-nyu ju-se-yo. / Menu, please.) | 메뉴가 뭐예요? (Me-nyu-ga mwo-ye-yo? / What's on the menu?) |
| 3 | 숟가락 | Sut-ga-rak | Spoon | 숟가락 주세요. (Sut-ga-rak ju-se-yo. / Spoon, please.) | 숟가락이 없어요. (Sut-ga-rak-i eop-seo-yo. / No spoon.) |
| 4 | 젓가락 | Jeot-ga-rak | Chopsticks | 젓가락 주세요. (Jeot-ga-rak ju-se-yo. / Chopsticks, please.) | 젓가락 여기요. (Jeot-ga-rak yeo-gi-yo. / Here are chopsticks.) |
| 5 | 물 | Mul | Water | 물 주세요. (Mul ju-se-yo. / Water, please.) | 물은 셀프예요. (Mul-eun sel-peu-ye-yo. / Water is self-service.) |
| 6 | 컵 | Keop | Cup | 컵 주세요. (Keop ju-se-yo. / Cup, please.) | 컵이 깨끗해요. (Keop-i kkae-kkeut-hae-yo. / The cup is clean.) |
| 7 | 앞치마 | Ap-chi-ma | Apron | 앞치마 주세요. (Ap-chi-ma ju-se-yo. / Apron, please.) | 앞치마 필요해요. (Ap-chi-ma pil-yo-hae-yo. / I need an apron.) |
| 8 | 벨 | Bel | Bell | 벨 눌렀어요. (Bel nul-leo-sseo-yo. / I pressed the bell.) | 벨이 어디예요? (Bel-i eo-di-ye-yo? / Where is the bell?) |
| 9 | 계산서 | Gye-san-seo | Bill | 계산서 주세요. (Gye-san-seo ju-se-yo. / Bill, please.) | 계산서 얼마예요? (Gye-san-seo eol-ma-ye-yo? / How much?) |
| 10 | 자리 | Ja-ri | Seat | 자리 있어요? (Ja-ri it-sseo-yo? / Any seats?) | 여기 앉을게요. (Yeo-gi an-jeul-ge-yo. / I'll sit here.) |
| 11 | 포장 | Po-jang | Takeout | 포장해주세요. (Po-jang-hae-ju-se-yo. / Pack it, please.) | 포장 되나요? (Po-jang doe-na-yo? / Is takeout possible?) |
| 12 | 화장실 | Hwa-jang-sil | Restroom | 화장실 어디예요? (Hwa-jang-sil eo-di-ye-yo? / Where is it?) | 화장실 깨끗해요. (Hwa-jang-sil kkae-kkeut-hae-yo. / It's clean.) |
| 13 | 입구 | Ip-gu | Entrance | 입구가 어디예요? (Ip-gu-ga eo-di-ye-yo? / Where is it?) | 여기서 기다려요. (Yeo-gi-seo gi-da-ryeo-yo. / Wait here.) |
| 14 | 주인 | Ju-in | Owner | 주인 아주머니요. (Ju-in a-ju-meo-ni-yo. / Excuse me, owner.) | 주인분이 친절해요. (Ju-in-bun-i chin-jeol-hae-yo. / Owner is kind.) |
| 15 | 직원 | Jik-won | Staff | 직원분 여기요! (Jik-won-bun yeo-gi-yo! / Excuse me, staff!) | 직원이 친절해요. (Jik-won-i chin-jeol-hae-yo. / Staff is kind.) |
| 16 | 티슈 | Ti-syu | Tissue | 티슈 주세요. (Ti-syu ju-se-yo. / Tissue, please.) | 티슈가 없어요. (Ti-syu-ga eop-seo-yo. / No tissue.) |
| 17 | 의자 | Ui-ja | Chair | 의자 주세요. (Ui-ja ju-se-yo. / Chair, please.) | 의자가 높아요. (Ui-ja-ga nop-a-yo. / The chair is high.) |
| 18 | 예약 | Ye-yak | Reservation | 예약했어요. (Ye-yak-hae-sseo-yo. / I made a reservation.) | 예약되나요? (Ye-yak-doe-na-yo? / Can I reserve?) |
| 19 | 카드 | Ka-deu | Card | 카드로 할게요. (Ka-deu-ro hal-ge-yo. / Pay by card.) | 카드 돼요? (Ka-deu dwae-yo? / Do you take cards?) |
| 20 | 현금 | Hyeon-geum | Cash | 현금 있어요. (Hyeon-geum it-sseo-yo. / I have cash.) | 현금은 안 돼요. (Hyeon-geum-eun an dwae-yo. / No cash.) |
| 21 | 소스 | So-seu | Sauce | 소스 더 주세요. (So-seu deo ju-se-yo. / More sauce.) | 소스가 매워요. (So-seu-ga mae-wo-yo. / The sauce is spicy.) |
| 22 | 접시 | Jeop-si | Plate | 접시 더 주세요. (Jeop-si deo ju-se-yo. / More plates.) | 접시가 커요. (Jeop-si-ga keo-yo. / The plate is big.) |
| 23 | 반찬 | Ban-chan | Side dish | 반찬 더 주세요. (Ban-chan deo ju-se-yo. / More side dishes.) | 반찬이 맛있어요. (Ban-chan-i ma-si-sseo-yo. / Tasty side dishes.) |
| 24 | 추가 | Chu-ga | Additional | 추가 주문할게요. (Chu-ga ju-mun-hal-ge-yo. / Order more.) | 추가 얼마예요? (Chu-ga eol-ma-ye-yo? / Cost of extra?) |
| 25 | 문 | Mun | Door | 문 열려 있어요. (Mun yeol-ryeo it-sseo-yo. / Door is open.) | 문 닫았어요. (Mun da-da-sseo-yo. / Door is closed.) |
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[Section 2] Ordering & Actions
Learning Point: Korean verbs often change ending based on politeness. These are standard polite forms. Remember, "주세요(please give)" is your best friend!
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Pronunciation/Meaning) | Example 2 (Pronunciation/Meaning) |
| 26 | 주문 | Ju-mun | Order | 주문 할게요 (Ju-mun hal-ge-yo / I'll order) | 주문 받으세요? (Ju-mun bat-eu-se-yo? / Taking orders?) |
| 27 | 추천 | Chu-cheon | Recommend | 추천해주세요 (Chu-cheon-hae-ju-se-yo / Recommend me) | 메뉴 추천해요 (Me-nyu chu-cheon-hae-yo / I recommend this) |
| 28 | 매운맛 | Mae-un-mat | Spicy | 매운맛 주세요 (Mae-un-mat ju-se-yo / Spicy flavor) | 매운맛 빼주세요 (Mae-un-mat ppae-ju-se-yo / No spicy) |
| 29 | 덜맵게 | Deol-map-ge | Less spicy | 덜맵게 해주세요 (Deol-map-ge hae-ju-se-yo / Make less spicy) | 덜맵게 가능해요? (Deol-map-ge ga-neung-hae-yo? / Possible?) |
| 30 | 빼다 | Ppae-da | Remove | 고기 빼주세요 (Go-gi ppae-ju-se-yo / Remove meat) | 마늘 빼주세요 (Ma-neul ppae-ju-se-yo / Remove garlic) |
| 31 | 넣다 | Neot-da | Put in | 고기 넣어주세요 (Go-gi neo-eo-ju-se-yo / Put meat in) | 파 넣어주세요 (Pa neo-eo-ju-se-yo / Put green onion) |
| 32 | 먹다 | Meok-da | Eat | 맛있게 먹어요 (Ma-si-kke meog-eo-yo / Eat deliciously) | 다 먹었어요 (Da meog-eo-sseo-yo / I finished eating) |
| 33 | 마시다 | Ma-si-da | Drink | 물 마셔요 (Mul ma-syeo-yo / Drink water) | 술 마셔요 (Sul ma-syeo-yo / Drink alcohol) |
| 34 | 기다리다 | Gi-da-ri-da | Wait | 조금 기다려요 (Jo-geum gi-da-ryeo-yo / Wait a little) | 밖에서 기다려요 (Bakk-e-seo gi-da-ryeo-yo / Wait outside) |
| 35 | 앉다 | An-da | Sit | 여기 앉아요 (Yeo-gi an-ja-yo / Sit here) | 편하게 앉아요 (Pyeon-ha-ge an-ja-yo / Sit comfortably) |
| 36 | 열다 | Yeol-da | Open | 문 열어요 (Mun yeol-eo-yo / Open the door) | 메뉴판 열어요 (Me-nyu-pan yeol-eo-yo / Open menu) |
| 37 | 닫다 | Dat-da | Close | 문 닫아요 (Mun da-da-yo / Close the door) | 가게 닫아요 (Ga-ge da-da-yo / Close the shop) |
| 38 | 사고 싶다 | Sa-go-sip-da | Want to buy | 이거 사고 싶어요 (I-geo sa-go si-peo-yo / I want this) | 포장하고 싶어요 (Po-jang-ha-go si-peo-yo / I want to pack) |
| 39 | 덥다 | Deop-da | Hot(weather) | 날씨가 더워요 (Nal-ssi-ga deo-wo-yo / Weather is hot) | 식당이 더워요 (Sik-dang-i deo-wo-yo / Restaurant is hot) |
| 40 | 춥다 | Chup-da | Cold | 날씨가 추워요 (Nal-ssi-ga chu-wo-yo / Weather is cold) | 식당이 추워요 (Sik-dang-i chu-wo-yo / Restaurant is cold) |
| 41 | 배고프다 | Bae-go-peu-da | Hungry | 너무 배고파요 (Neo-mu bae-go-pa-yo / I'm so hungry) | 밥 먹고 배고파요 (Bap meok-go bae-go-pa-yo / Hungry after) |
| 42 | 굽다 | Gup-da | Grill/Bake | 고기 구워요 (Go-gi gu-wo-yo / Grill the meat) | 맛있게 구워요 (Ma-si-kke gu-wo-yo / Grill it well) |
| 43 | 끓이다 | Kkeu-ri-da | Boil | 찌개 끓여요 (Jji-gae kkeul-ryeo-yo / Boil the stew) | 국물 끓여요 (Guk-mul kkeul-ryeo-yo / Boil the soup) |
| 44 | 자르다 | Ja-reu-da | Cut | 고기 잘라요 (Go-gi jal-la-yo / Cut the meat) | 김치 잘라요 (Gim-chi jal-la-yo / Cut the kimchi) |
| 45 | 섞다 | Seok-da | Mix | 비빔밥 섞어요 (Bi-bim-bap seok-eo-yo / Mix the bibimbap) | 양념 섞어요 (Yang-nyeom seok-eo-yo / Mix the sauce) |
| 46 | 받다 | Bat-da | Receive/Get | 주문 받아요 (Ju-mun bat-a-yo / Receive the order) | 물건 받아요 (Mul-geon bat-a-yo / Receive the item) |
| 47 | 주다 | Ju-da | Give | 물 주세요 (Mul ju-se-yo / Give me water) | 숟가락 주세요 (Sut-ga-rak ju-se-yo / Give me spoon) |
| 48 | 시키다 | Si-ki-da | Order | 고기 시켜요 (Go-gi si-kyeo-yo / Order meat) | 추가 시켜요 (Chu-ga si-kyeo-yo / Order more) |
| 49 | 좋아하다 | Jo-a-ha-da | Like | 이거 좋아해요 (I-geo jo-a-hae-yo / I like this) | 김치 좋아해요 (Gim-chi jo-a-hae-yo / I like kimchi) |
| 50 | 싫어하다 | Sil-eo-ha-da | Dislike | 이거 싫어해요 (I-geo sil-eo-hae-yo / I dislike this) | 매운 거 싫어해요 (Mae-un geo sil-eo-hae-yo / Dislike spicy) |
| 51 | 있다 | It-da | Have/Exist | 자리 있어요? (Ja-ri it-sseo-yo? / Any seats?) | 메뉴 있어요 (Me-nyu it-sseo-yo / There is a menu) |
| 52 | 없다 | Eop-da | Don't have | 자리 없어요 (Ja-ri eop-seo-yo / No seats) | 숟가락 없어요 (Sut-ga-rak eop-seo-yo / No spoon) |
| 53 | 맛있다 | Ma-sit-da | Delicious | 정말 맛있어요 (Jeong-mal ma-si-sseo-yo / It's delicious) | 진짜 맛나요 (Jin-jja mat-na-yo / It's really good) |
| 54 | 맛없다 | Mat-eop-da | Not tasty | 맛이 없어요 (Mat-si eop-seo-yo / It's not tasty) | 좀 별로예요 (Jom byeol-lo-ye-yo / It's not good) |
| 55 | 맵다 | Maep-da | Spicy | 너무 매워요 (Neo-mu mae-wo-yo / It's too spicy) | 조금 매워요 (Jo-geum mae-wo-yo / A little spicy) |
| 56 | 짜다 | Jja-da | Salty | 국이 짜요 (Guk-i jja-yo / The soup is salty) | 조금 짜네요 (Jo-geum jja-ne-yo / A little salty) |
| 57 | 싱겁다 | Sing-geop-da | Bland | 좀 싱거워요 (Jom sing-geo-wo-yo / It's a bit bland) | 너무 싱겁네요 (Neo-mu sing-geom-ne-yo / Too bland) |
| 58 | 달다 | Dal-da | Sweet | 소스가 달아요 (So-seu-ga dal-a-yo / The sauce is sweet) | 커피가 달아요 (Keo-pi-ga dal-a-yo / Coffee is sweet) |
| 59 | 쓰다 | Sseu-da | Bitter | 소주가 써요 (So-ju-ga sseo-yo / Soju is bitter) | 커피가 써요 (Keo-pi-ga sseo-yo / Coffee is bitter) |
| 60 | 뜨겁다 | Tteu-geop-da | Hot | 많이 뜨거워요 (Man-i tteu-geo-wo-yo / It's very hot) | 조심하세요, 뜨거워요 (Jo-sim-ha-se-yo, tteu-geo-wo-yo / Careful, hot) |
| 61 | 차갑다 | Cha-gap-da | Cold | 물이 차가워요 (Mul-i cha-ga-wo-yo / Water is cold) | 국이 차가워요 (Guk-i cha-ga-wo-yo / Soup is cold) |
| 62 | 천천히 | Cheon-cheon-hi | Slowly | 천천히 먹어요 (Cheon-cheon-hi meog-eo-yo / Eat slowly) | 천천히 말해주세요 (Cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-ju-se-yo / Speak slowly) |
| 63 | 빨리 | Ppal-li | Fast/Quickly | 빨리 주세요 (Ppal-li ju-se-yo / Give it quickly) | 빨리 먹어요 (Ppal-li meog-eo-yo / Eat quickly) |
| 64 | 더 | Deo | More | 더 주세요 (Deo ju-se-yo / Give me more) | 더 먹을게요 (Deo meog-eul-ge-yo / I'll eat more) |
| 65 | 조금 | Jo-geum | A little | 조금 주세요 (Jo-geum ju-se-yo / Give me a little) | 조금만 먹어요 (Jo-geum-man meog-eo-yo / Eat a little) |
| 66 | 맛 | Mat | Taste | 맛이 어때요? (Mat-si eo-ttae-yo? / How does it taste?) | 좋은 맛이에요 (Jo-eun mat-si-e-yo / It's good taste) |
| 67 | 배부르다 | Bae-bu-reu-da | Full | 너무 배불러요 (Neo-mu bae-bul-leo-yo / I'm so full) | 배불러 죽겠어요 (Bae-bul-leo juk-ge-sseo-yo / I'm stuffed) |
| 68 | 잘먹다 | Jal-meok-da | Eat well | 잘 먹었습니다 (Jal meog-eo-sseum-ni-da / Thank you for meal) | 잘 먹었어요 (Jal meog-eo-sseo-yo / I ate well) |
| 69 | 여기 | Yeo-gi | Here | 여기요! (Yeo-gi-yo! / Excuse me!) | 여기 앉을게요 (Yeo-gi an-jeul-ge-yo / I'll sit here) |
| 70 | 저기 | Jeo-gi | There | 저기요! (Jeo-gi-yo! / Excuse me!) | 저기에 있어요 (Jeo-gi-e it-sseo-yo / It's over there) |
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[Section 3] Ingredients & Food
Learning Point: Most Korean dishes are centered around rice, meat, and fermented side dishes. Knowing these words ensures you know exactly what is in your stew or wrap!
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Pronunciation/Meaning) | Example 2 (Pronunciation/Meaning) |
| 71 | 밥 | Bap | Rice | 밥 한 공기요 (Bap han gong-gi-yo / One bowl of rice) | 밥 주세요 (Bap ju-se-yo / Rice, please) |
| 72 | 고기 | Go-gi | Meat | 고기 맛있어요 (Go-gi ma-si-sseo-yo / Meat is tasty) | 고기 더 시킬게요 (Go-gi deo si-kil-ge-yo / Order more meat) |
| 73 | 김치 | Gim-chi | Kimchi | 김치 더 주세요 (Gim-chi deo ju-se-yo / More Kimchi) | 김치 매워요 (Gim-chi mae-wo-yo / Kimchi is spicy) |
| 74 | 돼지고기 | Dwae-ji-go-gi | Pork | 돼지고기 주세요 (Dwae-ji-go-gi ju-se-yo / Pork, please) | 돼지고기 맛있어요 (Dwae-ji-go-gi ma-si-sseo-yo / Pork is good) |
| 75 | 소고기 | So-go-gi | Beef | 소고기 시킬게요 (So-go-gi si-kil-ge-yo / I'll order beef) | 소고기가 부드러워요 (So-go-gi-ga bu-deu-reo-wo-yo / Beef is soft) |
| 76 | 닭고기 | Dak-go-gi | Chicken | 닭고기 요리요 (Dak-go-gi yo-ri-yo / Chicken dish) | 닭고기 매워요 (Dak-go-gi mae-wo-yo / Chicken is spicy) |
| 77 | 생선 | Saeng-seon | Fish | 생선 구이요 (Saeng-seon gu-i-yo / Grilled fish) | 생선이 신선해요 (Saeng-seon-i sin-seon-hae-yo / Fish is fresh) |
| 78 | 야채 | Ya-chae | Vegetables | 야채 더 주세요 (Ya-chae deo ju-se-yo / More veggies) | 야채가 신선해요 (Ya-chae-ga sin-seon-hae-yo / Veggie is fresh) |
| 79 | 계란 | Gye-ran | Egg | 계란찜 주세요 (Gye-ran-jjim ju-se-yo / Steamed egg, please) | 계란이 들어있어요 (Gye-ran-i deul-eo-it-seo-yo / Contains egg) |
| 80 | 두부 | Du-bu | Tofu | 두부 김치요 (Du-bu gim-chi-yo / Tofu Kimchi) | 두부가 부드러워요 (Du-bu-ga bu-deu-reo-wo-yo / Tofu is soft) |
| 81 | 면 | Myeon | Noodles | 면 더 주세요 (Myeon deo ju-se-yo / More noodles) | 면이 쫄깃해요 (Myeon-i jjol-git-hae-yo / Noodles are chewy) |
| 82 | 국수 | Guk-su | Noodles | 국수 맛있어요 (Guk-su ma-si-sseo-yo / Noodles are good) | 국수 시킬게요 (Guk-su si-kil-ge-yo / I'll order noodles) |
| 83 | 냉면 | Naeng-myeon | Cold Noodles | 냉면 주세요 (Naeng-myeon ju-se-yo / Cold noodles, please) | 냉면 시원해요 (Naeng-myeon si-won-hae-yo / Cold noodles are cool) |
| 84 | 비빔밥 | Bi-bim-bap | Bibimbap | 비빔밥 하나요 (Bi-bim-bap ha-na-yo / One Bibimbap) | 비빔밥 잘 비벼요 (Bi-bim-bap jal bi-byeo-yo / Mix Bibimbap well) |
| 85 | 불고기 | Bul-go-gi | Bulgogi | 불고기 2인분이요 (Bul-go-gi i-in-bun-i-yo / 2 servings Bulgogi) | 불고기 달콤해요 (Bul-go-gi dal-kom-hae-yo / Bulgogi is sweet) |
| 86 | 삼겹살 | Sam-gyeop-sal | Pork Belly | 삼겹살 주세요 (Sam-gyeop-sal ju-se-yo / Pork belly, please) | 삼겹살 맛있어요 (Sam-gyeop-sal ma-si-sseo-yo / Pork belly is good) |
| 87 | 갈비 | Gal-bi | Ribs | 갈비 시킬게요 (Gal-bi si-kil-ge-yo / I'll order ribs) | 갈비가 질겨요 (Gal-bi-ga jil-gyeo-yo / Ribs are chewy) |
| 88 | 된장찌개 | Doen-jang-jji-gae | Soybean Stew | 된장찌개 주세요 (Doen-jang-jji-gae ju-se-yo / Soybean stew, please) | 된장찌개 구수해요 (Doen-jang-jji-gae gu-su-hae-yo / Stew is savory) |
| 89 | 김치찌개 | Gim-chi-jji-gae | Kimchi Stew | 김치찌개 매워요 (Gim-chi-jji-gae mae-wo-yo / Kimchi stew is spicy) | 김치찌개 더 주세요 (Gim-chi-jji-gae deo ju-se-yo / More stew, please) |
| 90 | 떡볶이 | Tteok-bok-ki | Rice Cake | 떡볶이 주세요 (Tteok-bok-ki ju-se-yo / Rice cake, please) | 떡볶이 너무 매워요 (Tteok-bok-ki neo-mu mae-wo-yo / It is too spicy) |
| 91 | 만두 | Man-du | Dumplings | 만두 시킬게요 (Man-du si-kil-ge-yo / I'll order dumplings) | 만두 맛있어요 (Man-du ma-si-sseo-yo / Dumplings are good) |
| 92 | 파전 | Pa-jeon | Scallion Pancake | 파전 주세요 (Pa-jeon ju-se-yo / Scallion pancake, please) | 파전 바삭해요 (Pa-jeon ba-sak-hae-yo / Pancake is crispy) |
| 93 | 감자탕 | Gam-ja-tang | Potato Stew | 감자탕 주세요 (Gam-ja-tang ju-se-yo / Potato stew, please) | 감자탕 얼큰해요 (Gam-ja-tang eol-keun-hae-yo / Stew is spicy/refreshing) |
| 94 | 비빔국수 | Bi-bim-guk-su | Spicy Noodles | 비빔국수 주세요 (Bi-bim-guk-su ju-se-yo / Spicy noodles, please) | 비빔국수 맛있어요 (Bi-bim-guk-su ma-si-sseo-yo / Noodles are good) |
| 95 | 김밥 | Gim-bap | Kimbap | 김밥 한 줄요 (Gim-bap han jul-yo / One roll of Kimbap) | 김밥 맛있어요 (Gim-bap ma-si-sseo-yo / Kimbap is good) |
| 96 | 마늘 | Ma-neul | Garlic | 마늘 빼주세요 (Ma-neul ppae-ju-se-yo / Remove garlic) | 마늘 많이 주세요 (Ma-neul man-i ju-se-yo / Lots of garlic) |
| 97 | 양파 | Yang-pa | Onion | 양파 주세요 (Yang-pa ju-se-yo / Onion, please) | 양파 빼주세요 (Yang-pa ppae-ju-se-yo / Remove onion) |
| 98 | 파 | Pa | Green Onion | 파 넣어주세요 (Pa neo-eo-ju-se-yo / Put green onion) | 파 빼주세요 (Pa ppae-ju-se-yo / Remove green onion) |
| 99 | 소금 | So-geum | Salt | 소금 주세요 (So-geum ju-se-yo / Salt, please) | 소금 적게 주세요 (So-geum jeok-ge ju-se-yo / A little salt) |
| 100 | 설탕 | Seol-tang | Sugar | 설탕 주세요 (Seol-tang ju-se-yo / Sugar, please) | 설탕 빼주세요 (Seol-tang ppae-ju-se-yo / Remove sugar) |
| 101 | 간장 | Gan-jang | Soy Sauce | 간장 주세요 (Gan-jang ju-se-yo / Soy sauce, please) | 간장 찍어 먹어요 (Gan-jang jjik-eo meog-eo-yo / Dip in soy sauce) |
| 102 | 식초 | Sik-cho | Vinegar | 식초 주세요 (Sik-cho ju-se-yo / Vinegar, please) | 식초 더 넣어요 (Sik-cho deo neo-eo-yo / Add more vinegar) |
| 103 | 고추장 | Go-chu-jang | Chili Paste | 고추장 주세요 (Go-chu-jang ju-se-yo / Chili paste, please) | 고추장 매워요 (Go-chu-jang mae-wo-yo / Chili paste is spicy) |
| 104 | 된장 | Doen-jang | Soybean Paste | 된장 주세요 (Doen-jang ju-se-yo / Soybean paste, please) | 된장이 짜요 (Doen-jang-i jja-yo / Soybean paste is salty) |
| 105 | 참기름 | Cham-gi-reum | Sesame Oil | 참기름 넣어주세요 (Cham-gi-reum neo-eo-ju-se-yo / Add sesame oil) | 참기름 맛있어요 (Cham-gi-reum ma-si-sseo-yo / Sesame oil is good) |
| 106 | 들기름 | Deul-gi-reum | Perilla Oil | 들기름 주세요 (Deul-gi-reum ju-se-yo / Perilla oil, please) | 들기름 향 좋아요 (Deul-gi-reum hyang jo-a-yo / Perilla oil scent is good) |
| 107 | 쌈장 | Ssam-jang | Dipping Sauce | 쌈장 더 주세요 (Ssam-jang deo ju-se-yo / More Ssam-jang) | 쌈장 맛있어요 (Ssam-jang ma-si-sseo-yo / Ssam-jang is good) |
| 108 | 버섯 | Beo-seot | Mushroom | 버섯 더 주세요 (Beo-seot deo ju-se-yo / More mushrooms) | 버섯 맛있어요 (Beo-seot ma-si-sseo-yo / Mushrooms are good) |
| 109 | 고추 | Go-chu | Chili Pepper | 고추 매워요 (Go-chu mae-wo-yo / Chili pepper is spicy) | 고추 더 주세요 (Go-chu deo ju-se-yo / More chili peppers) |
| 110 | 김 | Gim | Seaweed | 김 주세요 (Gim ju-se-yo / Seaweed, please) | 김 맛있어요 (Gim ma-si-sseo-yo / Seaweed is good) |
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[Section 4] Final Touches & Etiquette
Learning Point: Politeness is key in Korea. Ending your meal with a thank-you shows appreciation for the food and the service.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Pronunciation/Meaning) | Example 2 (Pronunciation/Meaning) |
| 111 | 계산 | Gye-san | Payment | 계산 할게요 (Gye-san hal-ge-yo / I'll pay) | 계산서 주세요 (Gye-san-seo ju-se-yo / Bill, please) |
| 112 | 카드 | Ka-deu | Card | 카드로 할게요 (Ka-deu-ro hal-ge-yo / Pay by card) | 카드 돼요? (Ka-deu dwae-yo? / Do you take cards?) |
| 113 | 현금 | Hyeon-geum | Cash | 현금 있어요 (Hyeon-geum it-sseo-yo / I have cash) | 현금은 안 돼요 (Hyeon-geum-eun an dwae-yo / No cash) |
| 114 | 영수증 | Yeong-su-jeung | Receipt | 영수증 주세요 (Yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo / Receipt, please) | 영수증 버려주세요 (Yeong-su-jeung beo-ryeo-ju-se-yo / Discard receipt) |
| 115 | 인사 | In-sa | Greeting | 안녕하세요 (An-nyeong-ha-se-yo / Hello) | 감사합니다 (Gam-sa-ham-ni-da / Thank you) |
| 116 | 죄송 | Joe-song | Sorry | 죄송합니다 (Joe-song-ham-ni-da / I am sorry) | 죄송해요 (Joe-song-hae-yo / Sorry) |
| 117 | 안녕히 | An-nyeong-hi | Goodbye | 안녕히 계세요 (An-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo / Stay well/Bye) | 안녕히 가세요 (An-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo / Go well/Bye) |
Final Thoughts
Mastering these 117 words will empower you to enjoy Korean dining with confidence. Don't be afraid to try, make mistakes, and engage with the local culture—that is the beauty of travel.
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Mastering these 117 words will empower you to enjoy Korean dining with confidence. Don't be afraid to try, make mistakes, and engage with the local culture—that is the beauty of travel.
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