주문할게요
jumunhalgeyo
The English phrase "I would like to order" is translated into Korean as 주문할게요 (jumunhalgeyo).
This phrase is used to signal to a server that you are ready to place your order or to say "I'll order" and "I'm ready to order".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 주문 (order) and -할게요 (a verb ending expressing an intention or promise to the listener).
Which one should you use?
While 주문할게요 expresses a soft intention, 주문하겠습니다 is a more formal and assertive way to say "I will order".
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending -게요 is a polite way to express one's intention to perform an action.
How do you pronounce it?
jumunhalgeyo
Did you know?
- The word 주문 (order) is also used in Korean to describe a magical spell or incantation. To 'cast a spell' and 'place a food order' use the same root noun.
- In many Korean restaurants, you do not need to wait for a server to come to you to say 주문할게요. Instead, it is common to press a call button on the table or shout 저기요 ('over here') to get their attention first.
- In Korea, it is common to order a 'service' item, or 서비스, which is a free dish provided by the owner. You cannot usually 'order' this via 주문할게요, as it is a gift from the house.
Examples in context
- 네, 주문하고 싶습니다. 불고기 한 그릇 주세요.Yes, I would like to order. Please give me one serving of bulgogi.
- 일본 라멘이 괜찮아 보여. 주문할게요.The Japanese ramen looks good. I'll order that.
- 이제 주문할게요.ije jumunhalgeyo.I would like to order now.
- 메뉴 보고 주문할게요.menyu bogo jumunhalgeyo.I will look at the menu and then I would like to order.
Example conversation
A customer is sitting in a cafe and ready to order from a waitress.
- 지훈 Ji-hun저기요, 주문할게요.jeogiyo, jumunhalgeyo.Excuse me, I would like to order.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 무엇을 주문하시겠어요?ne, mueoseul jumunhasigesseoyo?Yes, what would you like to order?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아이스 아메리카노 한 잔 주세요.aiseu amerikano han jan juseyo.Please give me one iced americano.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 알겠습니다.ne, algetseumnida.Yes, understood.
