계산서
gyesanseo[ˈkje̞(ː)sʰa̠nsʰʌ̹]
The English phrase bill is translated into Korean as 계산서 (gyesanseo). Wiktionary also lists 송장 (songjang).
Meaning: invoice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 계산서 | gyesanseo | [ˈkje̞(ː)sʰa̠nsʰʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [ˈke̞(ː)sʰa̠nsʰʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 송장 | songjang | [ˈsʰo̞(ː)ŋd͡ʑa̠ŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Use 계산서 when referring to a bill for services or dining, and use 송장 for commercial shipping or packing slips. In formal business or legal contexts, the word 청구서 is also used to refer to a bill.
Which one should you use?
계산서 is typically used for a restaurant or service bill, whereas 송장 is used for a commercial shipping invoice or a packing slip.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
gyesanseo
Did you know?
- The word 송장 is a homonym that can also mean 'corpse' or 'dead body' in a completely different context. However, these two meanings are distinguished by their Chinese characters and are rarely confused in business settings.
- In many Korean restaurants, you do not wait for a 계산서 to be brought to your table. Instead, it is the standard custom to take the bill to the counter and pay at the exit.
- When paying a bill in a group, Koreans often use the concept of 'Dutch pay', a Konglish term derived from 'going Dutch'. While 계산서 is the bill, the act of splitting it is almost universally called '더치페이'.
Examples in context
- 여기 계산서 입니다.Here is the bill.This sentence shows how to present the bill using 계산서.Tatoeba #4748017 by kimhkng, translation #1495898 by CK
- 계산서 주세요.Give me the bill, please.This sentence shows how to request the bill using 계산서.Tatoeba #13188071 by atitarev, translation #21103 by CK
- 저희가 청구서를 수령한 후에 지불하겠습니다.We will pay after receiving the bill.
- 깜박한 대금서를 찾아야 해서요.I need to find the forgotten bill.
- 이미 영수증을 버렸어?Did you already throw away the bill/receipt?
- 계산서가 테이블 위에 있어요.gyesanseoga teibeul wie isseoyo.The bill is on the table.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨, 계산서 확인해 보세요.Minji ssi, gyesanseo hwaginhae boseyo.Minji, please check the bill.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 금액이 맞는지 볼게요.ne, geumaegi manneunji bolgeyo.Yes, I will see if the amount is correct.
- 지훈 Ji-hun제가 계산서 챙길게요.jega gyesanseo chaenggilgeyo.I will take the bill.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워요, 지훈 씨.gomawoyo, Jihoon ssi.Thank you, Jihoon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bill” translations and entries 계산서, 송장, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
