When you go to a restaurant in Korea and want to tell the waiter what you want to eat, you use the word 주문. It means 'order,' specifically for food or drinks.
For example, if you're ready to order, you might say, '주문할게요' (I'll order). Or, if the waiter asks if you're ready, they might say, '주문하시겠어요?' (Would you like to order?)
When you're at a restaurant in Korea, you'll often hear the word 주문 (jumun). This means 'order' in the context of asking for food or drinks.
You can say 주문할게요 (jumunhalgeyo) which means 'I'll order' to let the staff know you're ready. After you've decided, you can then tell them what you'd like.
Sometimes, the staff might ask 주문하시겠어요? (jumunhasigesseoyo?), which is a polite way of asking 'Would you like to order?' or 'Are you ready to order?'.
It's a very practical word to know when you're dining out in Korea!
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- Use 주문 when you're ordering food.
- Common in restaurants and cafes.
- You can use it as a noun or with 하다 (hada) to make it a verb.
§ Understanding 주문: What it means
주문 (joo-moon) is a core Korean word that directly translates to "order" or "request," specifically in the context of food or drink at an establishment like a restaurant or cafe. It's a fundamental word you'll need to know for dining out in Korea. Think of it as the action you take when you tell the server what you want to eat or drink.
§ Basic Usage of 주문
- Korean Word
- 주문 (joo-moon)
- Definition
- a request for food or drink in a restaurant, café, etc.
- Grammar Note
- It is a noun. To make it a verb, you usually add 하다 (ha-da) to form 주문하다 (joo-moon-ha-da), meaning "to order."
When you're ready to order, you might use phrases like:
주문
여기요, 주문이요! (Excuse me, order please!)
§ Mistakes people make with this word
Learning a new word means understanding its boundaries. Here are common mistakes English speakers make with 주문:
Using 주문 for general requests or commands: In English, "order" can mean to command someone (e.g., "I ordered him to clean his room") or to request something generally (e.g., "I ordered a new book online"). However, in Korean, 주문 is quite specific to ordering food or drink. You wouldn't use 주문 when asking someone to do something or when buying items online that aren't food/drink.
Incorrect: 저는 제 친구에게 방을 청소하라고 주문했어요. (I ordered my friend to clean his room.)
This sounds unnatural. You'd use a different verb like 명령하다 (myeong-ryeong-ha-da - to command) or simply ask (부탁하다 - bu-tak-ha-da).Incorrect: 저는 새 책을 온라인으로 주문했어요. (I ordered a new book online.)
For online shopping, you'd typically use 구매하다 (gu-mae-ha-da - to purchase) or 사다 (sa-da - to buy).Confusing it with 예약 (ye-yak): While both involve securing something in advance, 예약 means "reservation" (e.g., for a table, a hotel room, a ticket). 주문 is about the specific items you want to eat or drink *at* that reserved table, or generally when you walk in.
식당에 테이블을 예약했어요. (I made a table reservation at the restaurant.)
지금 주문하시겠어요? (Would you like to order now? - *referring to food/drink*)
Not using the verb form correctly: As a noun, you need to attach 하다 (ha-da) to make it a verb. Saying just "주문" when you mean "to order" is like saying "order" instead of "to order" in English – it's grammatically incomplete.
Incorrect: 저 김치찌개 주문. (Me kimchi stew order.)
Correct: 저는 김치찌개를 주문할게요. (I will order kimchi stew.)
§ What '주문' Means
- Korean Word
- 주문 (ju-mun)
- Word Type
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- A request for food or drink in a restaurant or any establishment where you order something to be made or delivered.
When you go to a restaurant, a cafe, or even order something online, '주문' is the word you'll use for 'order.' It refers to the act of requesting goods or services, especially food or drinks.
§ How to Use '주문' in Sentences
Let's look at some practical examples so you can start using '주문' right away.
음식 주문할게요. (Eumsik jumunhalgeyo.)
- Hint
- I will order food.
여기 주문 받으세요? (Yeogi jumun badeuseyo?)
- Hint
- Do you take orders here? (Literally: Do you receive orders here?)
인터넷으로 주문했어요. (In-teo-net-eu-ro jumunhaesseoyo.)
- Hint
- I ordered online.
제 주문 번호는 1234입니다. (Je jumun beonho-neun 1234 imnida.)
- Hint
- My order number is 1234.
§ Similar Words and When to Use '주문' vs. Alternatives
While '주문' is your go-to for ordering food and items, there are other words in Korean that are related to requesting or asking for something. Understanding the nuances will make your Korean sound more natural.
- 요청 (yo-cheong): This word means 'request' or 'demand'. It's more general than '주문' and can be used for formal or informal requests that aren't necessarily about purchasing goods. For example, you might make a '요청' to a hotel for an extra blanket, or '요청' for a meeting. It's about asking for a favor or a specific action, not typically a purchase.
도움 요청합니다. (Doum yocheonghamnida.)
- Hint
- I request help.
- 신청 (sin-cheong): This translates to 'application' or 'request', often used for formal applications like applying for a membership, a course, or a service. You '신청' for something that requires processing and approval, not a simple purchase of food.
회원 신청했어요. (Hoe-won sincheonghaesseoyo.)
- Hint
- I applied for membership.
- 예약 (ye-yak): This means 'reservation' or 'booking'. You '예약' a table at a restaurant, a hotel room, or a ticket for a show. While it's a type of 'order' in a broad sense, it specifically refers to reserving something for future use, not the immediate ordering of an item for consumption.
식당 예약했어요. (Sik-dang yeyakhaesseoyo.)
- Hint
- I made a restaurant reservation.
In summary, use '주문' when you are ordering food at a restaurant, coffee at a cafe, or placing an order for a product. Use '요청' for general requests or favors. Use '신청' for formal applications. And use '예약' when you are making a booking or a reservation for a specific time or date.
How Formal Is It?
"주문하시겠습니까? (Jumunhasigetseumnikka?) - Would you like to order?"
"주문할게요. (Jumunhalgeyo.) - I'll order."
"주문하자. (Jumunhaja.) - Let's order."
"주문하자! (Jumunhaja!) - Let's order!"
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Use with the verb 하다 (hada) to mean 'to order' or 'to make an order'. For example, 주문하다 (jumunhada).
저는 불고기 2인분 주문했어요. (I ordered two servings of bulgogi.)
Can be followed by 을/를 (eul/reul), the object particle, when the order itself is the object of another verb. For example, 주문을 받다 (jumuneul batda) 'to take an order'.
직원이 우리의 주문을 받았습니다. (The staff member took our order.)
Can be used with 주다 (juda) to ask someone to place an order for you. For example, 주문해 주세요 (jumunhae juseyo) 'Please order for me'.
이 음식을 주문해 주세요. (Please order this food for me.)
Can be used as a noun in phrases like 주문 내역 (jumun naeyeok) 'order details' or 주문 번호 (jumun beonho) 'order number'.
주문 내역을 확인해 주세요. (Please check the order details.)
When asking 'What would you like to order?' or 'What is your order?', you can use 무엇을 주문하시겠어요? (mueoseul jumunhasigesseoyo?) or 주문하시겠어요? (jumunhasigesseoyo?).
무엇을 주문하시겠어요? (What would you like to order?)
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Comment l'utiliser
When you're at a restaurant and ready to tell the staff what you'd like to eat or drink, you use 주문 (jumun). Think of it as the act of 'placing your order.' You can say something like, '주문할게요 (jumunhalgeyo),' which means 'I'll order.' Or, if someone asks if you're ready to order, you might hear '주문하시겠어요? (Jumunhasigesseoyo?)', meaning 'Would you like to order?'
A common mistake for English speakers is trying to directly translate 'order' in other contexts. Remember, 주문 is specifically for ordering food or drinks at an establishment. If you want to 'order' someone to do something, or 'order' a book online, you would use different Korean words. For example, '명령하다 (myeongnyeonghada)' means to command or order someone, and '주문하다 (jumunhada)' can also mean to order something online, but in that context, it's usually clear from the situation. For a restaurant, 주문 is your go-to noun.
Astuces
Order vs. Command
While 주문 means 'order' as in ordering food, it can also mean a 'command' or 'spell' in other contexts. For now, focus on the food ordering meaning.
Related Verbs
The verb for 'to order' is 주문하다. You'll often hear this in restaurants.
Common Phrase: Order Please
When you're ready to order, you can say 주문할게요 (I will order) or just 주문이요! (Order, please!).
Receiving Your Order
When someone asks if you've ordered, they might say 주문하셨어요? (Have you ordered?).
Checking Your Order
If you want to check on your order, you could say 주문 확인해주세요 (Please check my order).
Practice in a Cafe
The easiest place to practice 주문 is at a cafe. Try ordering a coffee!
Don't Confuse with 'Menu'
주문 is the act of ordering, not the menu itself. The word for menu is 메뉴.
Calling the Server
In Korea, it's common to press a bell or say 여기요! (Excuse me!) to call a server before making your 주문.
Online Ordering
주문 is also used for online orders, like 온라인 주문 (online order).
Different Kinds of 'Order'
While the primary focus is food, you might encounter 주문 in the context of an 'order' as in 'rule' or 'sequence' (e.g., 주문 정하다 - to set an order/sequence), but this is less common for A1 learners.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsThe Korean word for 'to order' is 주문하다 (jumunhada). It combines the noun '주문 (jumun)' (order) with the verb '하다 (hada)' (to do).
While '주문' is often used for food or drink in a restaurant, you can also use it for ordering things online or by phone. For example, '온라인 주문 (online jumun)' means 'online order'.
Both '주문하다' and '시키다 (sikida)' mean 'to order'. '주문하다' is generally a bit more formal or neutral. '시키다' is very commonly used, especially for ordering food for delivery or in a casual setting. You can think of '시키다' as 'to make an order' or 'to get something ordered'.
You can say:
- 여기요, 주문할게요. (Yeogiyo, jumunhalgeyo.) - Excuse me, I'll order.
- 김치찌개 하나 주세요. (Kimchi jjigae hana juseyo.) - Please give me one kimchi stew. (This implies ordering it.)
For ordering clothes or other items that need to be specially made or delivered, yes, '주문' is appropriate. For simply buying something off the shelf, you'd use a different word like '사다 (sada)' (to buy).
To cancel an order, you'd say 주문 취소 (jumun chwiso). '취소 (chwiso)' means 'cancellation'. So, '주문 취소하다 (jumun chwisohada)' means 'to cancel an order'.
Not typically. '주문' specifically refers to placing an order, usually for goods or services. For a general request or favor, you would use words like '요청 (yo-cheong)' or '부탁 (butak)'.
'주문 받다 (jumun batda)' means 'to take an order'. For example, a waiter would '주문 받다' from a customer.
Yes, a few useful ones are:
- 주문하시겠어요? (Jumunhasigetseoyo?) - Would you like to order? (Often asked by staff)
- 주문했어요. (Jumunhaesseoyo.) - I ordered. (Past tense)
- 주문이 밀리다 (jumun-i millida) - To have a backlog of orders.
Korean nouns don't typically change for pluralization like in English. If you want to specify multiple orders, you'd usually use a number or context. For example, '두 개의 주문 (du gae-ui jumun)' would mean 'two orders'.
Teste-toi 72 questions
저는 피자를 ___했어요. (I ___ pizza.)
'주문하다' means 'to order'. The blank needs the noun form of 'order' to complete the sentence with '했어요' (did).
카페에서 커피를 ___할 거예요. (I will ___ coffee at the cafe.)
To say 'order coffee', you use '커피를 주문하다'. The blank requires '주문' to fit with '할 거예요' (will do).
___ 뭐 드릴까요? (What can I get for your ___?)
This is a common phrase used by staff when taking an order, asking 'What can I get for your order?'
저는 햄버거를 ___하고 싶어요. (I want to ___ a hamburger.)
'주문하고 싶어요' means 'I want to order'. The blank needs the noun '주문' to form this phrase.
저의 ___은 김치찌개예요. (My ___ is kimchi stew.)
This sentence refers to what someone ordered. 'My order is kimchi stew' fits the context.
음식을 ___해 주세요. (Please ___ the food.)
'주문해 주세요' means 'Please order'. The blank requires '주문' to make this request.
What is the meaning of '주문'?
'주문' specifically refers to placing an order, especially for food or drinks.
Which sentence correctly uses '주문'?
'주문' is typically used when requesting food or drinks.
If you are at a restaurant and want to ask someone if they are ready to order, which word would you most likely use?
'주문' is the correct word for placing an order at a restaurant. '요리' means cooking/dish, '계산' means calculation/bill, and '식사' means meal.
'주문' can be used to say 'I ordered a new car.'
'주문' is primarily used for food or drink orders in a restaurant context. For ordering a car, a different word like '구매' (purchase) would be more appropriate.
When you are at a cafe, you would use '주문' to tell the barista what drink you want.
Yes, '주문' is commonly used when telling staff what you want to consume at a cafe or restaurant.
The word '주문' is a verb.
'주문' is a noun meaning 'order'. To make it a verb, you would add '하다' (to do), making it '주문하다' (to order).
손님, ___ 하시겠어요?
The sentence asks if the customer would like to make an 'order'. '식사' means meal, '계산' means bill, and '요리' means cooking/dish.
저는 ___했어요. 음료수는 아이스 아메리카노 주세요.
This sentence is about ordering a drink. '운동' is exercise, '공부' is study, and '쇼핑' is shopping.
웨이터에게 ___을 하려고 손을 들었어요.
To get a waiter's attention, you typically raise your hand to 'order'. '연락' means contact, '질문' means question, and '인사' means greeting.
우리 테이블은 아직 ___을 안 했어요.
The sentence means 'Our table hasn't ordered yet.' '결정' is decision, '준비' is preparation, and '시작' is start.
음식 ___이 너무 많아서 다 못 먹었어요.
If the 'order' of food was too much, you couldn't eat it all. '배달' means delivery, '포장' means packaging/takeout, and '선택' means choice.
카페에서 커피 두 잔을 ___했어요.
In a cafe, you 'order' coffee. '구경' means sightseeing, '읽기' means reading, and '쓰기' means writing.
Which of the following would you say if you want to make an 'order' at a restaurant?
'주문할게요' means 'I will order.' The other options mean 'I will eat,' 'I will cook,' and 'I will pay,' respectively.
If you are ready to 'order' your food, what would be the most natural phrase to use?
'주문 준비됐어요' means 'I am ready to order.' The other options are not directly related to placing an order.
After placing your 'order,' what might a waiter typically ask?
'주문 확인해 드릴까요?' means 'Shall I confirm your order?' This is a common question after placing an order. The other options are asked at different stages of a meal.
The word '주문' is generally used when requesting items in a clothing store.
'주문' primarily refers to ordering food or drinks in a restaurant. While it can be used for other types of orders, it's not the most common term for requesting clothes in a store.
If a waiter asks '주문하시겠어요?', they are asking if you are ready to pay.
'주문하시겠어요?' means 'Would you like to order?' It's a question about placing an order, not paying the bill.
You can say '주문할게요' to tell the waiter you are ready to make your food selection.
'주문할게요' literally translates to 'I will order,' and it is commonly used to indicate your readiness to place a food order at a restaurant.
저는 보통 식당에서 김치찌개를 ___.
The sentence means 'I usually order kimchi stew at a restaurant.' '주문해요' means 'I order.'
온라인으로 책을 ___ 것이 더 편리해요.
The sentence means 'Ordering books online is more convenient.' '주문하는 것' means 'the act of ordering.'
카페에서 커피를 ___ 후에 자리에 앉았어요.
The sentence means 'After ordering coffee at the cafe, I sat down.' '주문한 후에' means 'after ordering.'
이 식당은 음식을 ___ 데 시간이 오래 걸려요.
The sentence means 'This restaurant takes a long time to order food.' '주문하는 데' means 'for ordering.'
새 휴대폰을 ___하려고 해요.
The sentence means 'I'm going to order a new phone.' '주문하려고 해요' means 'I intend to order.'
메뉴를 보고 ___할 음식을 골라주세요.
The sentence means 'Please look at the menu and choose the food you want to order.' '주문할 음식' means 'food to order.'
Is the person ready to take an order?
The customer is asking about their order.
The restaurant is busy.
Read this aloud:
김치찌개 하나 주문할게요.
Focus: 김치찌개 하나 주문할게요
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주문한 음식이 안 나왔어요.
Focus: 주문한 음식이 안 나왔어요
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주문 변경 가능한가요?
Focus: 주문 변경 가능한가요
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This is a common way to ask if someone wants to order food now. '지금' (now) comes first, followed by '음식' (food), and then '주문할까요?' (Shall we order?).
This sentence means 'I'll order coffee next time.' '다음에' (next time) sets the timing, followed by the object '커피를' (coffee), and then the action '주문할게요' (I will order).
This phrase means 'The order came out wrong.' '주문이' (the order) is the subject, followed by '잘못' (wrongly/incorrectly) and '나왔어요' (it came out).
손님이 식당에서 음식을 요청하는 행위를 무엇이라고 할까요?
식당에서 음식이나 음료를 요청하는 것은 '주문'이라고 합니다.
다음 중 '주문'이라는 단어가 가장 자연스럽게 사용된 문장은?
'주문'은 식당에서 음식이나 음료를 요청할 때 주로 사용됩니다.
손님이 메뉴를 보고 무엇을 할지 고민하고 있습니다. 이 손님은 곧 무엇을 할까요?
메뉴를 보고 고민하는 것은 음식이나 음료를 선택하여 '주문'하기 전의 행동입니다.
식당에서 음식을 먹은 후 돈을 내는 것을 '주문'이라고 한다.
음식을 먹은 후 돈을 내는 것은 '계산'이라고 합니다. '주문'은 음식을 요청하는 행위입니다.
커피숍에서 바리스타에게 커피를 만들어 달라고 하는 것은 '주문'에 해당한다.
커피숍에서 음료를 요청하는 것도 '주문'에 해당합니다.
친구가 집에 놀러 와서 음식을 만들어 달라고 부탁하는 것도 '주문'이라고 할 수 있다.
'주문'은 주로 상업적인 환경에서 서비스 제공자에게 요청하는 행위를 의미합니다. 친구에게 부탁하는 것은 일반적으로 '주문'이라고 하지 않습니다.
The correct order creates the sentence: 'Because there are many orders, the food will come out late.'
The correct order creates the sentence: 'We haven't ordered yet.'
The correct order creates the sentence: 'The order was placed incorrectly. Please check again.'
고객의 특별한 요청에 따라 제품을 맞춤 제작하는 것은 꽤 복잡한 ____ 과정을 거친다.
이 문맥에서 '주문'은 고객의 요청에 따라 제품을 만드는 과정을 의미합니다. '지시', '명령', '요구'는 비슷한 의미를 가질 수 있지만, 제품 생산 요청이라는 구체적인 상황에서는 '주문'이 가장 적절합니다.
예술 작품 경매에서 예상치 못한 높은 ____이 들어와 모두를 놀라게 했다.
경매에서 가격을 제시하거나 구매 의사를 밝히는 행위는 '주문'으로 표현될 수 있습니다. '제안', '요청', '지시'는 이러한 맥락에 잘 맞지 않습니다.
새로운 소프트웨어 개발을 위해 IT 팀에 정식으로 ____을 넣었다.
프로젝트나 서비스 개발을 공식적으로 요청하는 상황에서는 '주문'이 가장 적합합니다. '부탁', '지시', '간청'은 공식적인 요청의 뉘앙스와는 거리가 있습니다.
그는 자신의 회사에 맞춤형 가구를 제작해 달라고 여러 공방에 ____을 했다.
가구 제작과 같은 서비스나 제품을 요청하는 것은 '주문'으로 표현합니다. '의뢰'도 가능하지만, 보기에 '주문'이 더 직접적인 의미를 가집니다.
이번 분기 생산량 목표를 달성하기 위해 원자재 ____을 서둘러야 한다.
원자재를 구매하기 위한 행위는 '주문'이 가장 정확한 표현입니다. '지시', '획득', '수집'은 의미가 다릅니다.
온라인 쇼핑몰에서 특정 제품에 대한 ____이 폭주하여 서버가 일시적으로 마비되었다.
온라인 쇼핑몰에서 상품을 구매하려는 행위는 '주문'입니다. '문의', '결제', '클릭'은 직접적인 구매 행위와는 다릅니다.
The server is asking if the customer wants to order.
Someone is complaining that their order hasn't arrived yet.
A customer is asking if they can change their order.
Read this aloud:
여기요, 주문 받아주세요.
Focus: ju-mun ba-da-ju-se-yo
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Read this aloud:
저는 비빔밥 하나랑 불고기 하나 주문할게요.
Focus: bi-bim-bap ha-na-rang bul-go-gi ha-na ju-mun-hal-ge-yo
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Read this aloud:
주문한 음식이 너무 늦게 나와서 불만입니다.
Focus: ju-mun-han eum-si-gi neo-mu neut-ge na-wa-seo bul-man-im-ni-da
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This sentence means 'I ordered coffee.' The subject comes first, followed by the object and then the verb.
This sentence means 'What should we order for lunch today?' The time expression '오늘', followed by the meal '점심', then the question word '뭐', and finally the verb phrase '주문할까요?'.
This sentence means 'This food comes out 10 minutes after ordering.' The subject '이 음식은' is followed by the action '주문하고' (after ordering), then the time '10분 뒤에', and finally the verb '나와요'.
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Summary
주문 (jumun) is the essential word for 'order' when you're ordering food or drinks.
- Use 주문 when you're ordering food.
- Common in restaurants and cafes.
- You can use it as a noun or with 하다 (hada) to make it a verb.
Order vs. Command
While 주문 means 'order' as in ordering food, it can also mean a 'command' or 'spell' in other contexts. For now, focus on the food ordering meaning.
Related Verbs
The verb for 'to order' is 주문하다. You'll often hear this in restaurants.
Common Phrase: Order Please
When you're ready to order, you can say 주문할게요 (I will order) or just 주문이요! (Order, please!).
Receiving Your Order
When someone asks if you've ordered, they might say 주문하셨어요? (Have you ordered?).
Exemple
아직 주문 안 했어요.
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Expressions liées
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몇 개
A2How many items?
~정도
A1Suffix meaning "about" or "approximately."
추가
A2Addition, extra (e.g., extra order).
~은/는 후에
A2After ~ing; indicates an action that occurs subsequent to another.
중에서
A2Among, out of (selection).
식욕
A2Appetite.
에피타이저
A2An appetizer.
전채
A2Appetizer.
먹음직스럽다
B2To look appetizing, delicious.
사과
A1apple
