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How to say “This isn't what I ordered.” in Korean
Explain that the item brought to you does not match your order.
제가 주문한 게 아니에요.jega jumunhan ge anieyo.
This isn't what I ordered.
Point to the item and name the correct order when possible.
Use it in three situations
A wrong dish
제가 주문한 게 아니에요.jega jumunhan ge anieyo.
This isn't what I ordered.
An incorrect drink
죄송하지만 제가 주문한 수프가 아니에요.joesonghajiman jega jumunhan seupeuga anieyo.
Sorry, this isn't the soup I ordered.
A takeaway order
차를 주문했는데 이건 커피예요.chareul jumunhaenneunde igeon keopiyeyo.
I ordered tea, but this is coffee.
What to watch for
Keep the statement about the order; an accusation about the person's intentions is unnecessary.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine restaurant problems. Say this in Korean: Sorry, this isn't the soup I ordered.
Reveal a sample reply
죄송하지만 제가 주문한 수프가 아니에요.joesonghajiman jega jumunhan seupeuga anieyo.
Sorry, this isn't the soup I ordered.
Build a useful exchange
Explain a problem with an order and settle the bill.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
