하나 더
hana deo
In Korean, "one more" is said as 하나 더 (hana deo).
This phrase is used to express that an additional single unit of something is needed or desired.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 하나 (hana), meaning 'one' and 더 (deo), meaning 'more'.
Which one should you use?
If you mean 'one more time' in the context of repeating an action, you should use 한 번 더 instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring specifically to a countable item or unit, the form 한 개 더 is more natural than using the base phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
hana deo
Did you know?
- The word 하나 is a native Korean word, which distinguishes it from many other numbers in Korean that are derived from Chinese characters. This gives it a very fundamental, 'pure' feeling in the language.
- When asking for 하나 더 at a restaurant, it is common to accompany the request with a small nodding gesture or a slight bow to signal politeness to the server.
- The term 더 is recorded as early as 1447 in the Seokbo sangjeol, one of the earliest texts written in the Korean alphabet.
Examples in context
- 커피 한 번 더 주세요.One more coffee, please.
- 한 번 더 해 볼까요?Shall we try one more time?
- 추가로 물 한 잔 주세요.One more glass of water, please.
- 한 번 더 해 볼래?Do you want to try one more time?
- 추가로 게임 한 판 더 하자.Let's play one more game.
- 하나 더 주세요.hana deo juseyo.Please give me one more.
- 하나 더 필요해요.hana deo piryohaeyo.I need one more.
- 계란 하나 더 가져올게.gyeran hana deo gajyeoolge.I will bring one more egg.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are eating snacks together.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이 과자 정말 맛있네요.i gwaja jeongmal masitneyo.These snacks are really delicious.
- 민지 Min-ji그렇죠? 지훈 씨, 더 드실래요?geureotjyo? Jihun ssi, deo deusillaeyo?Right? Jihoon, would you like some more?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 하나 더 먹을게요.ne, hana deo meogeulgeyo.Yes, I will have one more.
- 민지 Min-ji여기 있어요, 많이 드세요.yeogi isseoyo, mani deuseyo.Here it is, please eat plenty.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 더, 하나, CC BY-SA 4.0.
