What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of several parts: ビール (beer), the object marker particle を which marks the beer as the direct object of the verb, もう (more/another) and 1杯 (one cup/glass). The counter 杯 (pronounced ippai when used for one) is the specific counter used for drinks in glasses or small cups. The sentence concludes with ください, which means "please give".
Which one should you use?
もう1杯お願いします。 is a more formal way to request one more, while もう1杯お願い。 is an informal version.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you want to be more formal, use もう1杯お願いします。 In informal settings, you can use もう1杯お願い。 The version ビール、もう1杯！ is very informal and blunt, suitable for very familiar settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ビールをもう1杯ください, the particle を serves as the object marker for ビール. Additionally, the counter 杯 (pronounced ippai when used for the number one) is specifically used for measuring drinks in glasses or small cups.
How do you pronounce it?
bīru o mō ippai kudasai
When do people say it?
When ordering in a Japanese establishment, it is common practice to first call out すみません! to catch a staff member's attention before placing your order.
Did you know?
- While ビール (beer) sounds like English, it actually entered Japanese via Dutch as bier during the era when the Netherlands was the only Western nation trading with Japan.
- In many bars, you might hear the word 生 (nama) added to your request, as in 生ビール (nama bīru), to specify 'draft' beer rather than bottled beer.
- If you are drinking with colleagues, it is often considered polite to pour their beer for them rather than pouring your own, often using the phrase お注ぎします ('I will pour for you').
Examples in context
- ビールをもう1杯ください。biiru o mou ippai kudasai.One more beer, please.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are drinking at a pub.
- 健太 Kentaビール、もう一杯飲む？Biiru, mou ippai nomu?Do you want another beer?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、お願い！Un, onegai!Yes, please!
- 美咲 Misakiすみません、ビールをもう1杯ください。Sumimasen, biiru o mou ippai kudasai.Excuse me, one more beer, please.
- 健太 Kentaいいタイミングだね。Ii taimingu da ne.Perfect timing.
