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"Reservation" in Korean: 예약
예약yeyak
Reservation in Korean is 예약 (yeyak). 예약 is a booking or reservation; 예약하다 is the verb for making one.
Presenting a document
예약을 보여 주세요.yeyageul boyeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 예약
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yeyak
/jejak̚/
예약 (yeyak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 예약 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Reservation" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 예약yeyak | Reservation Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 예약 확인yeyak hwagin | reservation check A useful combination with 예약. | A useful combination with 예약. |
| 예약을yeyageul | Reservation (as an object) Use 을 when 예약 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 예약 is the object of an action. |
How to use 예약 in real life
- 1Presenting a document
예약을 보여 주세요.
yeyageul boyeo juseyo.
Please show the reservation.
예약을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Arriving prepared
예약을 가져왔어요.
yeyageul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought my reservation.
예약을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Checking requirements
예약이 필요해요?
yeyagi piryohaeyo?
Is the reservation needed?
예약이 marks 예약 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 예약
Incorrect: 예약를 보여 주세요.
Correct: 예약을 보여 주세요.
When practicing reservation, use the correct particle or copula after 예약; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 예약예요.
Correct: 예약이에요.
When practicing reservation, when identifying something as 예약, use 예약이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
예약 is a booking or reservation; 예약하다 is the verb for making one. The combination 예약 확인 (yeyak hwagin) means reservation check.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 예약
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
예약을 보여 주세요.
yeyageul boyeo juseyo.
Please show the reservation.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
예약을 가져왔어요.
yeyageul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought my reservation.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Reservation" in Korean
What does 예약 mean in Korean?
Reservation in Korean is 예약 (yeyak). 예약 is a booking or reservation; 예약하다 is the verb for making one.
How do I use 예약 확인?
예약 확인 (yeyak hwagin) means reservation check. 예약 is a booking or reservation; 예약하다 is the verb for making one.
Which object particle goes after 예약?
Use 을: 예약을. For example, 예약을 보여 주세요. means “Please show the reservation.”
How is 예약 pronounced?
예약 (yeyak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 예약 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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