Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to order (food)" in Korean: 주문하다
주문하다jumunhada
to order (food) in Korean is 주문하다 (jumunhada). 주문하다 is order food or a product; 명령하다 is give a command and is different.
to order (food): an everyday statement
점심을 주문해요.jeomsimeul jumunhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 주문하다
Say it
jumunhada
/tɕumunhata/
Read 주문하다 as jumunhada. The spoken form 주문해요 is jumunhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to order (food)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 주문하다jumunhada | to order (food) Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 주문해요jumunhaeyo | to order (food) (polite present) Use 주문해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 주문해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 주문했어요jumunhaesseoyo | to order (food) (polite past) Use 주문했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 주문했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 주문하다 in real life
- 1to order (food): an everyday statement
점심을 주문해요.
jeomsimeul jumunhaeyo.
I order lunch.
주문해요 is the present form of 주문하다.
- 2to order (food): a different situation
인터넷으로 책을 주문했어요.
inteoneseuro chaegeul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered a book online.
주문했어요 is the past form of 주문하다.
- 3to order (food): a question or request
어떤 음식을 주문해요?
eotteon eumsigeul jumunhaeyo?
What food do you order?
주문해요 is the present form of 주문하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 주문하다
Incorrect: 주문하다.
Correct: 주문해요.
When practicing to order (food), 주문하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 주문해요.
Incorrect: 어제 주문해요.
Correct: 어제 주문했어요.
When practicing to order (food), for a completed event yesterday, use 주문했어요; the present form 주문해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
주문하다 is order food or a product; 명령하다 is give a command and is different. 주문해요 is the polite conversational form of 주문하다; 주문했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 주문하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
점심을 주문해요.
jeomsimeul jumunhaeyo.
I order lunch.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
인터넷으로 책을 주문했어요.
inteoneseuro chaegeul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered a book online.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to order (food)" in Korean
How do I use 주문하다 in polite speech?
주문해요 is the polite conversational form of 주문하다; 주문했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 주문하다 in a past-tense sentence?
주문했어요 is the polite past form. 주문하다 is order food or a product; 명령하다 is give a command and is different.
What does 주문해요 mean here?
주문해요 is used for to order (food). For example, 점심을 주문해요. means “I order lunch.”
What should I remember about 주문하다?
주문하다 is order food or a product; 명령하다 is give a command and is different.
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