How to Order Coffee in Seoul: Cafe Phrases for Travelers
Traveling to Korea and looking for a perfect spot to relax? Navigating a Korean cafe can be a delightful experience if you know the right vocabulary. This guide breaks down 117 essential words and phrases, categorized so you can order, enjoy, and communicate like a local!
"Whether you are a coffee lover or just exploring local spots in Seoul, this guide is your key to unlocking the cozy cafe culture of Korea without any language barriers."
Academic Insight: The cultural practice of 'Cafe' as a social space in Korea is well-documented in studies regarding urban social dynamics. According to researchers, cafes serve as the primary "third space"—beyond home and work—where social networking, study, and leisure activities converge, making polite, context-aware communication essential for a positive experience.
Research Reference: According to Kim (2024), the 'cafe-hopping' culture in South Korea has evolved into a primary form of cultural tourism, where linguistic competence in service interactions significantly enhances the perceived quality of the travel experience. For deeper research on Korean linguistic social norms, you may refer to the Journal of Korean Language and Culture.
[Section 1] Facilities & Utensils
Learning Point: Before ordering, you must know how to navigate the space. Many cafes have self-service water stations and "keypad" ordering systems.
"Pro Tip: Most Korean cafes use a 'buzzer' system. Once you place your order, you'll be given a small device that vibrates when your drink is ready!"
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Kor/Eng) | Example 2 (Kor/Eng) |
| 1 | 카페 | [ka-pe] | Cafe | 카페 어디에요? [Ka-pe eo-di-e-yo?] / Where is the cafe? | 이 카페 예뻐요. [I ka-pe ye-ppeo-yo.] / This cafe is pretty. |
| 2 | 메뉴 | [me-nyu] | Menu | 메뉴판 주세요. [Me-nyu-pan ju-se-yo.] / Menu, please. | 메뉴 뭐에요? [Me-nyu mwo-e-yo?] / What is on the menu? |
| 3 | 빨대 | [ppal-dae] | Straw | 빨대 주세요. [Ppal-dae ju-se-yo.] / Straw, please. | 빨대 여기있어요. [Ppal-dae yeo-gi-it-sseo-yo.] / Here is the straw. |
| 4 | 컵 | [keop] | Cup | 컵 하나 더 주세요. [Keop ha-na deo ju-se-yo.] / One more cup, please. | 컵이 깨끗해요. [Keop-i kkae-kkeut-hae-yo.] / The cup is clean. |
| 5 | 자리 | [ja-ri] | Seat | 자리 있어요? [Ja-ri it-sseo-yo?] / Are there any seats? | 자리 앉으세요. [Ja-ri an-jeu-se-yo.] / Please take a seat. |
| 6 | 물 | [mul] | Water | 물 주세요. [Mul ju-se-yo.] / Water, please. | 물은 셀프에요. [Mul-eun sel-peu-e-yo.] / Water is self-service. |
| 7 | 얼음 | [eol-eum] | Ice | 얼음 더 주세요. [Eol-eum deo ju-se-yo.] / More ice, please. | 얼음 적게 넣어요. [Eol-eum jeok-ge neo-heo-yo.] / Less ice, please. |
| 8 | 휴지 | [hyu-ji] | Tissue | 휴지 주세요. [Hyu-ji ju-se-yo.] / Tissue, please. | 휴지 여기 있어요. [Hyu-ji yeo-gi it-sseo-yo.] / Tissue is here. |
| 9 | 화장실 | [hwa-jang-sil] | Restroom | 화장실 어디에요? [Hwa-jang-sil eo-di-e-yo?] / Where is the restroom? | 화장실 깨끗해요. [Hwa-jang-sil kkae-kkeut-hae-yo.] / Restroom is clean. |
| 10 | 와이파이 | [wa-i-pa-i] | Wi-Fi | 와이파이 되요? [Wa-i-pa-i doe-yo?] / Is Wi-Fi available? | 와이파이 번호 뭐에요? [Wa-i-pa-i beon-ho mwo-e-yo?] / What is the password? |
| 11 | 콘센트 | [kon-sen-teu] | Outlet | 콘센트 있어요? [Kon-sen-teu it-sseo-yo?] / Is there an outlet? | 여기서 충전해요. [Yeo-gi-seo chung-jeon-hae-yo.] / I'll charge here. |
| 12 | 의자 | [ui-ja] | Chair | 의자 하나 더 주세요. [Ui-ja ha-na deo ju-se-yo.] / One more chair, please. | 의자 편해요. [Ui-ja pyeon-hae-yo.] / The chair is comfortable. |
| 13 | 테이블 | [te-i-beul] | Table | 테이블 닦아주세요. [Te-i-beul dak-ka-ju-se-yo.] / Please wipe the table. | 테이블 넓어요. [Te-i-beul neol-beo-yo.] / The table is wide. |
| 14 | 진동벨 | [jin-dong-bel] | Buzzer | 진동벨 울려요. [Jin-dong-bel ul-lyeo-yo.] / The buzzer is ringing. | 진동벨 받았어요. [Jin-dong-bel bad-at-sseo-yo.] / I got the buzzer. |
| 15 | 조명 | [jo-myeong] | Lighting | 조명이 밝아요. [Jo-myeong-i bal-ga-yo.] / The lighting is bright. | 조명이 예뻐요. [Jo-myeong-i ye-ppeo-yo.] / The lighting is pretty. |
| 16 | 음악 | [eum-ak] | Music | 음악 좋아요. [Eum-ak jo-a-yo.] / The music is good. | 음악 작게 해주세요. [Eum-ak jak-ge hae-ju-se-yo.] / Please turn down the music. |
| 17 | 간판 | [gan-pan] | Sign | 간판이 커요. [Gan-pan-i keo-yo.] / The sign is big. | 간판 찾았어요. [Gan-pan cha-jat-sseo-yo.] / I found the sign. |
| 18 | 문 | [mun] | Door | 문 열어주세요. [Mun yeol-eo-ju-se-yo.] / Please open the door. | 문 닫았어요. [Mun dat-at-sseo-yo.] / The door is closed. |
| 19 | 창가 | [chang-ga] | Window seat | 창가 자리 주세요. [Chang-ga ja-ri ju-se-yo.] / Window seat, please. | 창가가 좋아요. [Chang-ga-ga jo-a-yo.] / Window seat is better. |
| 20 | 계단 | [gye-dan] | Stairs | 계단 조심해요. [Gye-dan jo-sim-hae-yo.] / Watch your step on the stairs. | 계단 높아요. [Gye-dan nop-a-yo.] / The stairs are high. |
| 21 | 엘리베이터 | [el-li-be-i-teo] | Elevator | 엘리베이터 타요. [El-li-be-i-teo ta-yo.] / Let's take the elevator. | 엘리베이터 어디에요? [El-li-be-i-teo eo-di-e-yo?] / Where is the elevator. |
| 22 | 주차장 | [ju-cha-jang] | Parking lot | 주차장 있어요? [Ju-cha-jang it-sseo-yo?] / Is there a parking lot? | 주차장 넓어요. [Ju-cha-jang neol-beo-yo.] / The parking lot is wide. |
| 23 | 입구 | [ip-gu] | Entrance | 입구 찾았어요. [Ip-gu cha-jat-sseo-yo.] / I found the entrance. | 입구가 예뻐요. [Ip-gu-ga ye-ppeo-yo.] / The entrance is pretty. |
| 24 | 출구 | [chul-gu] | Exit | 출구 어디에요? [Chul-gu eo-di-e-yo?] / Where is the exit? | 출구로 나가요. [Chul-gu-ro na-ga-yo.] / Let's go through the exit. |
| 25 | 직원 | [jik-won] | Staff | 직원분 부를게요. [Jik-won-bun bu-reul-ge-yo.] / I'll call the staff. | 직원이 친절해요. [Jik-won-i chin-jeol-hae-yo.] / The staff is kind. |
| 26 | 매장 | [mae-jang] | Store | 매장 안 넓어요. [Mae-jang an neol-beo-yo.] / The store isn't wide. | 매장 깔끔해요. [Mae-jang kkal-kkeum-hae-yo.] / The store is neat. |
| 27 | 소파 | [so-pa] | Sofa | 소파 자리 있어요? [So-pa ja-ri it-sseo-yo?] / Any sofa seats? | 소파가 편해요. [So-pa-ga pyeon-hae-yo.] / The sofa is comfortable. |
| 28 | 거울 | [geo-ul] | Mirror | 거울 보세요. [Geo-ul bo-se-yo.] / Look at the mirror. | 거울이 예뻐요. [Geo-ul-i ye-ppeo-yo.] / The mirror is pretty. |
| 29 | 가방 | [ga-bang] | Bag | 가방 여기 둬요. [Ga-bang yeo-gi dwo-yo.] / Put the bag here. | 가방 조심해요. [Ga-bang jo-sim-hae-yo.] / Watch your bag. |
| 30 | 노트 | [no-teu] | Notebook | 노트 펴세요. [No-teu pyeo-se-yo.] / Open your notebook. | 노트 예뻐요. [No-teu ye-ppeo-yo.] / The notebook is pretty. |
[Section 2] Ordering & Actions
Learning Point: Korean verbs change ending based on politeness.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Kor/Eng) | Example 2 (Kor/Eng) |
| 31 | 주문 | [ju-mun] | Order | 주문할게요. [Ju-mun-hal-ge-yo.] / I will order. | 주문 받으세요? [Ju-mun bat-eu-se-yo?] / Are you taking orders? |
| 32 | 아이스 | [ah-ee-seu] | Iced | 아이스 주세요. [Ah-ee-seu ju-se-yo.] / Iced, please. | 아이스 가능해요? [Ah-ee-seu ga-neung-hae-yo?] / Is iced possible? |
| 33 | 테이크아웃 | [te-i-keu-a-ut] | Take-out | 테이크아웃 할게요. [Te-i-keu-a-ut hal-ge-yo.] / I'll take it to go. | 테이크아웃 되요? [Te-i-keu-a-ut doe-yo?] / Is take-out available? |
| 34 | 추천 | [chu-cheon] | Recommend | 추천해주세요. [Chu-cheon-hae-ju-se-yo.] / Please recommend. | 메뉴 추천해요. [Me-nyu chu-cheon-hae-yo.] / I recommend this menu. |
| 35 | 마시다 | [ma-si-da] | Drink | 여기서 마실게요. [Yeo-gi-seo ma-sil-ge-yo.] / I'll drink it here. | 커피 마셔요. [Keo-pi ma-syeo-yo.] / Let's drink coffee. |
| 36 | 먹다 | [meok-da] | Eat | 맛있게 먹어요. [Ma-sit-ge meok-eo-yo.] / Let's eat deliciously. | 케이크 먹어요. [Ke-i-keu meok-eo-yo.] / Let's eat cake. |
| 37 | 결제 | [gyeol-je] | Payment | 결제 할게요. [Gyeol-je hal-ge-yo.] / I will pay. | 카드 결제 되요? [Ka-deu gyeol-je doe-yo?] / Can I pay by card? |
| 38 | 기다리다 | [gi-da-ri-da] | Wait | 조금 기다려요. [Jo-geum gi-da-ryeo-yo.] / Please wait a little. | 여기서 기다릴게요. [Yeo-gi-seo gi-da-ril-ge-yo.] / I will wait here. |
| 39 | 뜨겁다 | [tteu-geop-da] | Hot | 커피 뜨거워요. [Keo-pi tteu-geo-wo-yo.] / The coffee is hot. | 뜨거운 거 주세요. [Tteu-geo-un geo ju-se-yo.] / Give me something hot. |
| 40 | 차갑다 | [cha-gap-da] | Cold | 물 차가워요. [Mul cha-ga-wo-yo.] / The water is cold. | 차가운 거 좋아요. [Cha-ga-un geo jo-a-yo.] / I like cold drinks. |
| 41 | 추가 | [chu-ga] | Add | 샷 추가해요. [Syat chu-ga-hae-yo.] / Add a shot. | 우유 추가할까요? [U-yu chu-ga-hal-kka-yo?] / Should I add milk? |
| 42 | 빼다 | [ppae-da] | Remove | 시럽 빼주세요. [Si-reop ppae-ju-se-yo.] / Please remove syrup. | 설탕 빼주세요. [Seol-tang ppae-ju-se-yo.] / Please remove sugar. |
| 43 | 바꾸다 | [ba-kku-da] | Change | 메뉴 바꿀게요. [Me-nyu ba-kkul-ge-yo.] / I will change the menu. | 사이즈 바꿔요. [Sa-i-jeu ba-kkwo-yo.] / Let's change the size. |
| 44 | 찾다 | [chat-da] | Look for | 카페 찾아요. [Ka-pe chat-a-yo.] / I'm looking for a cafe. | 메뉴 찾았어요. [Me-nyu chat-at-sseo-yo.] / I found the menu. |
| 45 | 앉다 | [an-tta] | Sit | 여기 앉으세요. [Yeo-gi an-jeu-se-yo.] / Please sit here. | 앉아도 되요? [An-ja-do doe-yo?] / Can I sit here? |
| 46 | 서다 | [seo-da] | Stand | 줄 서세요. [Jul seo-se-yo.] / Please stand in line. | 거기 서 있어요. [Geo-gi seo it-sseo-yo.] / Stay standing there. |
| 47 | 말하다 | [mal-ha-da] | Speak | 한국어 말해요. [Han-guk-eo mal-hae-yo.] / I speak Korean. | 영어 말해요? [Yeong-eo mal-hae-yo?] / Do you speak English? |
| 48 | 듣다 | [deut-da] | Listen | 음악 들어요. [Eum-ak deul-eo-yo.] / I am listening to music. | 잘 들어보세요. [Jal deu-reo-bo-se-yo.] / Listen carefully. |
| 49 | 읽다 | [il-da] | Read | 메뉴 읽어요. [Me-nyu il-geo-yo.] / I am reading the menu. | 책 읽으세요. [Chaek il-geu-se-yo.] / Please read the book. |
| 50 | 쓰다 | [sseu-da] | Write | 여기에 쓰세요. [Yeo-gi-e sseu-se-yo.] / Please write here. | 이름을 쓰세요. [I-reum-eul sseu-se-yo.] / Write your name. |
| 51 | 하다 | [ha-da] | Do | 숙제해요. [Suk-je-hae-yo.] / I am doing homework. | 공부해요. [Gong-bu-hae-yo.] / I am studying. |
| 52 | 보다 | [bo-da] | See | 카페 보세요. [Ka-pe bo-se-yo.] / Look at the cafe. | 메뉴판 보세요. [Me-nyu-pan bo-se-yo.] / Look at the menu. |
| 53 | 가다 | [ga-da] | Go | 카페 가요. [Ka-pe ga-yo.] / I'm going to the cafe. | 같이 가요. [Gat-i ga-yo.] / Let's go together. |
| 54 | 오다 | [o-da] | Come | 여기 오세요. [Yeo-gi o-se-yo.] / Please come here. | 나중에 오세요. [Na-jung-e o-se-yo.] / Please come later. |
| 55 | 내다 | [nae-da] | Pay | 돈을 내세요. [Don-eul nae-se-yo.] / Please pay the money. | 계산 내요. [Gye-san nae-yo.] / I'm paying. |
| 56 | 받다 | [bat-da] | Receive | 선물 받았어요. [Seon-mul bad-at-sseo-yo.] / I received a gift. | 주문 받으세요. [Ju-mun bad-eu-se-yo.] / Please take the order. |
| 57 | 고르다 | [go-reu-da] | Choose | 메뉴 고르세요. [Me-nyu go-reu-se-yo.] / Please choose a menu. | 하나 고를게요. [Ha-na go-reul-ge-yo.] / I will choose one. |
| 58 | 쉬다 | [swi-da] | Rest | 여기서 쉬어요. [Yeo-gi-seo swi-eo-yo.] / Rest here. | 좀 쉴게요. [Jom swil-ge-yo.] / I will rest a bit. |
| 59 | 생각하다 | [saeng-gak-ha-da] | Think | 다시 생각해요. [Da-si saeng-gak-hae-yo.] / Think again. | 생각 해볼게요. [Saeng-gak hae-bol-ge-yo.] / I will think about it. |
| 60 | 알다 | [al-da] | Know | 알아요. [Al-a-yo.] / I know. | 잘 몰라요. [Jal mol-la-yo.] / I don't know well. |
[Section 3] Ingredients & Food
Learning Point: Customize your drink exactly to your liking.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Kor/Eng) | Example 2 (Kor/Eng) |
| 61 | 우유 | [u-yu] | Milk | 우유 넣으세요. [U-yu neo-eu-se-yo.] / Add milk. | 우유 빼주세요. [U-yu ppae-ju-se-yo.] / No milk, please. |
| 62 | 설탕 | [seol-tang] | Sugar | 설탕 주세요. [Seol-tang ju-se-yo.] / Sugar, please. | 설탕 빼주세요. [Seol-tang ppae-ju-se-yo.] / No sugar, please. |
| 63 | 케이크 | [ke-i-keu] | Cake | 케이크 맛있어요. [Ke-i-keu ma-sit-sseo-yo.] / The cake is delicious. | 케이크 하나 주세요. [Ke-i-keu ha-na ju-se-yo.] / One cake, please. |
| 64 | 빵 | [ppang] | Bread | 빵 따뜻해요. [Ppang tta-tteut-hae-yo.] / The bread is warm. | 빵 더 먹어요. [Ppang deo meok-eo-yo.] / Let's eat more bread. |
| 65 | 시럽 | [si-reop] | Syrup | 시럽 넣을까요? [Si-reop neo-eul-kka-yo?] / Add syrup? | 시럽 많이요. [Si-reop man-i-yo.] / Lots of syrup. |
| 66 | 원두 | [won-du] | Coffee bean | 원두 좋아요. [Won-du jo-a-yo.] / The beans are good. | 원두 추천해요. [Won-du chu-cheon-hae-yo.] / Recommend the beans. |
| 67 | 초콜릿 | [cho-kol-lit] | Chocolate | 초콜릿 주세요. [Cho-kol-lit ju-se-yo.] / Chocolate, please. | 초콜릿 맛있어요. [Cho-kol-lit ma-sit-sseo-yo.] / Chocolate is delicious. |
| 68 | 과일 | [gwa-il] | Fruit | 과일 싱싱해요. [Gwa-il sing-sing-hae-yo.] / The fruit is fresh. | 과일 넣어요. [Gwa-il neo-heo-yo.] / Add fruit. |
| 69 | 딸기 | [ttal-gi] | Strawberry | 딸기 라떼 주세요. [Ttal-gi ra-tte ju-se-yo.] / Strawberry latte, please. | 딸기 맛있어요. [Ttal-gi ma-sit-sseo-yo.] / Strawberry is delicious. |
| 70 | 바나나 | [ba-na-na] | Banana | 바나나 주스 주세요. [Ba-na-na ju-seu ju-se-yo.] / Banana juice, please. | 바나나 좋아요. [Ba-na-na jo-a-yo.] / I like banana. |
| 71 | 쿠키 | [ku-ki] | Cookie | 쿠키 하나 주세요. [Ku-ki ha-na ju-se-yo.] / One cookie, please. | 쿠키 달아요. [Ku-ki dal-a-yo.] / The cookie is sweet. |
| 72 | 샌드위치 | [saen-deu-wi-chi] | Sandwich | 샌드위치 주세요. [Saen-deu-wi-chi ju-se-yo.] / Sandwich, please. | 샌드위치 따뜻해요. [Saen-deu-wi-chi tta-tteut-hae-yo.] / The sandwich is warm. |
| 73 | 요거트 | [yo-geo-teu] | Yogurt | 요거트 주세요. [Yo-geo-teu ju-se-yo.] / Yogurt, please. | 요거트 건강해요. [Yo-geo-teu geon-gang-hae-yo.] / Yogurt is healthy. |
| 74 | 홍차 | [hong-cha] | Black tea | 홍차 주세요. [Hong-cha ju-se-yo.] / Black tea, please. | 홍차 뜨거워요. [Hong-cha tteu-geo-wo-yo.] / Black tea is hot. |
| 75 | 녹차 | [nok-cha] | Green tea | 녹차 주세요. [Nok-cha ju-se-yo.] / Green tea, please. | 녹차 좋아요. [Nok-cha jo-a-yo.] / I like green tea. |
| 76 | 주스 | [ju-seu] | Juice | 주스 주세요. [Ju-seu ju-se-yo.] / Juice, please. | 주스 차가워요. [Ju-seu cha-ga-wo-yo.] / The juice is cold. |
| 77 | 탄산수 | [tan-san-su] | Sparkling water | 탄산수 주세요. [Tan-san-su ju-se-yo.] / Sparkling water, please. | 탄산수 좋아요. [Tan-san-su jo-a-yo.] / I like sparkling water. |
| 78 | 치즈 | [chi-jeu] | Cheese | 치즈 추가해요. [Chi-jeu chu-ga-hae-yo.] / Add cheese. | 치즈 맛있어요. [Chi-jeu ma-sit-sseo-yo.] / Cheese is delicious. |
| 79 | 크림 | [keu-rim] | Cream | 크림 올려주세요. [Keu-rim ol-lyeo-ju-se-yo.] / Add cream. | 크림 빼주세요. [Keu-rim ppae-ju-se-yo.] / No cream, please. |
| 80 | 버터 | [beo-teo] | Butter | 버터 주세요. [Beo-teo ju-se-yo.] / Butter, please. | 버터 발라요. [Beo-teo bal-la-yo.] / Spread the butter. |
| 81 | 잼 | [jaem] | Jam | 잼 발라요. [Jaem bal-la-yo.] / Spread the jam. | 잼 맛있어요. [Jaem ma-sit-sseo-yo.] / The jam is delicious. |
| 82 | 와플 | [wa-peul] | Waffle | 와플 주세요. [Wa-peul ju-se-yo.] / Waffle, please. | 와플 뜨거워요. [Wa-peul tteu-geo-wo-yo.] / The waffle is hot. |
| 83 | 머핀 | [meo-pin] | Muffin | 머핀 주세요. [Meo-pin ju-se-yo.] / Muffin, please. | 머핀 달아요. [Meo-pin dal-a-yo.] / The muffin is sweet. |
| 84 | 아이스크림 | [a-i-seu-keu-rim] | Ice cream | 아이스크림 주세요. [A-i-seu-keu-rim ju-se-yo.] / Ice cream, please. | 아이스크림 녹아요. [A-i-seu-keu-rim nok-a-yo.] / Ice cream is melting. |
| 85 | 커피콩 | [keo-pi-kong] | Coffee bean | 커피콩 좋아요. [Keo-pi-kong jo-a-yo.] / Good coffee beans. | 커피콩 볶아요. [Keo-pi-kong bok-ka-yo.] / Roasting coffee beans. |
| 86 | 향 | [hyang] | Scent | 향 좋아요. [Hyang jo-a-yo.] / The scent is good. | 향이 강해요. [Hyang-i gang-hae-yo.] / The scent is strong. |
| 87 | 맛 | [mat] | Taste | 맛이 어때요? [Mat-i eo-ttae-yo?] / How is the taste? | 정말 맛있어요. [Jeong-mal ma-sit-sseo-yo.] / It's very delicious. |
| 88 | 달다 | [dal-da] | Sweet | 너무 달아요. [Neo-mu dal-a-yo.] / It's too sweet. | 달게 해주세요. [Dal-ge hae-ju-se-yo.] / Make it sweet. |
| 89 | 쓰다 | [sseu-da] | Bitter | 커피 써요. [Keo-pi sseu-eo-yo.] / The coffee is bitter. | 조금 써요. [Jo-geum sseu-eo-yo.] / It's a little bitter. |
| 90 | 싱겁다 | [sing-geop-da] | Bland | 맛이 싱거워요. [Mat-i sing-geo-wo-yo.] / It tastes bland. | 다시 만들어주세요. [Da-si man-deul-eo-ju-se-yo.] / Please remake it. |
[Section 4] Final Touches & Etiquette
Learning Point: Politeness is key in Korea.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | English | Example 1 (Kor/Eng) | Example 2 (Kor/Eng) |
| 91 | 계산 | [gye-san] | Payment | 계산할게요. [Gye-san-hal-ge-yo.] / I will pay. | 계산서 주세요. [Gye-san-seo ju-se-yo.] / Bill, please. |
| 92 | 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? |
| 93 | 현금 | [hyeon-geum] | Cash | 현금 있어요. [Hyeon-geum it-sseo-yo.] / I have cash. | 현금만 가능해요? [Hyeon-geum-man ga-neung-hae-yo?] / Cash only? |
| 94 | 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. |
| 95 | 인사 | [in-sa] | Greeting | 안녕하세요. [An-nyeong-ha-se-yo.] / Hello. | 반갑습니다. [Ban-gap-seum-ni-da.] / Nice to meet you. |
| 96 | 죄송 | [joe-song] | Sorry | 죄송합니다. [Joe-song-ham-ni-da.] / I am sorry. | 죄송해요. [Joe-song-hae-yo.] / Sorry. |
| 97 | 안녕히 | [an-nyeong-hi] | Goodbye | 안녕히 계세요. [An-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo.] / Stay well. | 안녕히 가세요. [An-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo.] / Go well. |
| 98 | 감사 | [gam-sa] | Thanks | 감사합니다. [Gam-sa-ham-ni-da.] / Thank you. | 고맙습니다. [Go-map-seum-ni-da.] / Thank you. |
| 99 | 잠시 | [jam-si] | A moment | 잠시만요. [Jam-si-man-yo.] / Just a moment. | 잠시 기다려요. [Jam-si gi-da-ryeo-yo.] / Wait a moment. |
| 100 | 예 | [ye] | Yes | 예, 맞아요. [Ye, mat-a-yo.] / Yes, that's right. | 예, 부탁해요. [Ye, bu-tak-hae-yo.] / Yes, please. |
| 101 | 아니요 | [a-ni-yo] | No | 아니요, 괜찮아요. [A-ni-yo, gwaen-chan-a-yo.] / No, it's okay. | 아니요, 몰라요. [A-ni-yo, mol-la-yo.] / No, I don't know. |
| 102 | 괜찮다 | [gwaen-chan-ta] | Okay | 괜찮아요. [Gwaen-chan-a-yo.] / It's okay. | 더 필요 없어요. [Deo pil-yo eop-seo-yo.] / I need nothing more. |
| 103 | 부탁 | [bu-tak] | Request | 부탁해요. [Bu-tak-hae-yo.] / Please. | 이것 좀 해주세요. [I-geot jom hae-ju-se-yo.] / Please do this. |
| 104 | 가능 | [ga-neung] | Possible | 가능해요. [Ga-neung-hae-yo.] / It's possible. | 그건 안 돼요. [Geu-geon an dwae-yo.] / That's not possible. |
| 105 | 오늘 | [o-neul] | Today | 오늘 날씨 좋아요. [O-neul nal-ssi jo-a-yo.] / Today's weather is good. | 오늘 카페 와요. [O-neul ka-pe wa-yo.] / Coming to the cafe today. |
| 106 | 여기 | [yeo-gi] | Here | 여기 있어요. [Yeo-gi it-sseo-yo.] / It's here. | 여기 봐요. [Yeo-gi bwa-yo.] / Look here. |
| 107 | 저기 | [jeo-gi] | There | 저기 있어요. [Jeo-gi it-sseo-yo.] / It's over there. | 저기 봐요. [Jeo-gi bwa-yo.] / Look over there. |
| 108 | 많이 | [man-i] | A lot | 많이 주세요. [Man-i ju-se-yo.] / Give me a lot. | 많이 맛있어요. [Man-i ma-sit-sseo-yo.] / It's very delicious. |
| 109 | 조금 | [jo-geum] | A little | 조금만 주세요. [Jo-geum-man ju-se-yo.] / Give me a little. | 조금 기다려요. [Jo-geum gi-da-ryeo-yo.] / Wait a little. |
| 110 | 좋다 | [jo-ta] | Good | 좋아요. [Jo-a-yo.] / It's good. | 정말 좋아요. [Jeong-mal jo-a-yo.] / It's very good. |
| 111 | 나쁘다 | [na-ppeu-da] | Bad | 기분이 나빠요. [Gi-bun-i na-ppa-yo.] / I'm in a bad mood. | 서비스가 나빠요. [Seo-bi-seu-ga na-ppa-yo.] / The service is bad. |
| 112 | 재미 | [jae-mi] | Fun | 재미있어요. [Jae-mi-it-sseo-yo.] / It's fun. | 카페 재미있어요. [Ka-pe jae-mi-it-sseo-yo.] / The cafe is fun. |
| 113 | 친절 | [chin-jeol] | Kind | 친절하세요. [Chin-jeol-ha-se-yo.] / You are kind. | 정말 친절해요. [Jeong-mal chin-jeol-hae-yo.] / Very kind. |
| 114 | 행복 | [haeng-bok] | Happy | 행복하세요. [Haeng-bok-ha-se-yo.] / Be happy. | 정말 행복해요. [Jeong-mal haeng-bok-hae-yo.] / I am very happy. |
| 115 | 건강 | [geon-gang] | Health | 건강하세요. [Geon-gang-ha-se-yo.] / Stay healthy. | 건강이 중요해요. [Geon-gang-i jung-yo-hae-yo.] / Health is important. |
| 116 | 사랑 | [sa-rang] | Love | 사랑합니다. [Sa-rang-ham-ni-da.] / I love you. | 사랑해요. [Sa-rang-hae-yo.] / I love you. |
| 117 | 끝 | [kkeut] | End | 이제 끝이에요. [I-je kkeut-i-e-yo.] / It's the end now. | 여기서 끝낼게요. [Yeo-gi-seo kkeut-nael-ge-yo.] / Let's end here. |
Final Thoughts
Mastering these 117 words will empower you to enjoy Korean cafe culture 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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