Significado
Requesting an additional serving of water.
Contexto cultural
Water and side dishes (Banchan) are almost always free and unlimited in traditional restaurants. This is part of the 'Insim' (generosity) culture. The 'Self-Service' trend is growing to reduce labor costs. Look for signs that say '물은 셀프' (Water is self). It is considered polite to pour water for others, especially elders, before yourself. Use two hands when pouring for someone older. Many Koreans prefer warm water or tea over ice water, believing it's better for digestion. You can ask for '따뜻한 물' (warm water).
The Power of 'Jom'
Always include 'jom' in requests. It's the magic word for politeness in Korea.
Check for 'Self'
Look for the word '셀프' (Self) on walls. If you see it, don't ask the server for water.
Significado
Requesting an additional serving of water.
The Power of 'Jom'
Always include 'jom' in requests. It's the magic word for politeness in Korea.
Check for 'Self'
Look for the word '셀프' (Self) on walls. If you see it, don't ask the server for water.
Empty Bottle Trick
If the bottle is empty, hold it slightly or place it at the edge of the table to help the server notice.
Two Hands
When the server hands you the water, receive it with two hands to show respect.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to make the request polite.
물 ___ 더 주세요.
'좀' is the essential softener for polite requests.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a restaurant server?
Asking for water:
It combines the polite 'juseyo' with the softener 'jom'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 저기요! B: 네, 손님. 뭐 드릴까요? A: ________.
The customer is responding to 'What can I give you?'
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a friend's house and want more water.
The 'can you' form is slightly more polite for a host.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels of 'Give Water'
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios물 ___ 더 주세요.
'좀' is the essential softener for polite requests.
Asking for water:
It combines the polite 'juseyo' with the softener 'jom'.
A: 저기요! B: 네, 손님. 뭐 드릴까요? A: ________.
The customer is responding to 'What can I give you?'
You are at a friend's house and want more water.
The 'can you' form is slightly more polite for a host.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, with '주세요' and '좀', it is perfectly polite for a restaurant setting.
Yes, just replace '물' with '맥주' (Maekju). '맥주 좀 더 주세요.'
Say '얼음물 좀 더 주세요' (Eoreummul jom deo juseyo).
It's better to say '저기요' first to get attention, then say it when they look at you.
In spoken Korean, object markers are often dropped for speed and natural flow.
It's better to offer them water first. If you need it, use '주시겠어요?'.
It's the water purifier/dispenser where you get 'self' water.
Use '물 두 병 더 주세요' (Two more bottles, please).
Yes, especially among younger people in casual cafes.
That's normal! Just say '감사합니다'.
Frases relacionadas
반찬 좀 더 주세요
similarPlease give me more side dishes.
여기요
builds onOver here / Excuse me.
잘 먹겠습니다
contextualI will eat well.
물은 셀프인가요?
specialized formIs water self-service?
