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"A coffee, please" in Korean: 커피 한 잔 주세요
커피 한 잔 주세요keopi han jan juseyo
A coffee, please in Korean is 커피 한 잔 주세요 (keopi han jan juseyo). 한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here.
A coffee, please: starting the exchange
커피 한 잔 주세요.keopi han jan juseyo.
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How to pronounce 커피 한 잔 주세요
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keopi han jan juseyo
/kʰʌpʰi han tɕan tɕusejo/
커피 한 잔 주세요 is read keopi han jan juseyo. In 따뜻한 커피 한 잔 주세요, read the full phrase as ttatteutan keopi han jan juseyo.
"A coffee, please" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 커피 한 잔 주세요keopi han jan juseyo | A coffee, please The inventory form for a coffee, please. | The inventory form for a coffee, please. |
| 따뜻한 커피 한 잔 주세요ttatteutan keopi han jan juseyo | one hot coffee, please 한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here. | 한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here. |
How to use 커피 한 잔 주세요 in real life
- 1A coffee, please: starting the exchange
커피 한 잔 주세요.
keopi han jan juseyo.
One coffee, please.
한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here.
- 2A coffee, please: adding useful context
커피 한 잔 주세요. 설탕은 빼 주세요.
keopi han jan juseyo. seoltangeun ppae juseyo.
One coffee, please. Leave out the sugar.
This sentence places 커피 한 잔 주세요 in a complete exchange.
- 3A coffee, please: a different conversation
따뜻한 커피 한 잔 주세요.
ttatteutan keopi han jan juseyo.
One hot coffee, please.
This sentence places 커피 한 잔 주세요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 커피 한 잔 주세요
Incorrect: 커피 한 잔 주으세요.
Correct: 커피 한 잔 주세요.
When practicing a coffee, please, the vowel-final stem 주 takes 세요 directly; do not add 으. The complete correction is 커피 한 잔 주세요.
Incorrect: 커피 한 잔 주세요. 설탕는 빼 주세요.
Correct: 커피 한 잔 주세요. 설탕은 빼 주세요.
When practicing a coffee, please, 설탕 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 설탕은, not 설탕는.
Good to know
한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 커피 한 잔 주세요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
커피 한 잔 주세요.
keopi han jan juseyo.
One coffee, please.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
커피 한 잔 주세요. 설탕은 빼 주세요.
keopi han jan juseyo. seoltangeun ppae juseyo.
One coffee, please. Leave out the sugar.
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Common questions about "A coffee, please" in Korean
What does 커피 한 잔 주세요 mean?
A coffee, please in Korean is 커피 한 잔 주세요 (keopi han jan juseyo). 한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here.
When should I say 따뜻한 커피 한 잔 주세요?
한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here.
How does 따뜻한 커피 한 잔 주세요 differ from the basic expression?
따뜻한 커피 한 잔 주세요 means “one hot coffee, please”. 한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here.
Can I use 커피 한 잔 주세요 in a full sentence?
커피 한 잔 주세요. means “One coffee, please.” 한 잔 counts a serving of coffee; 한 개 counts an object and is not the usual serving counter here.
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