두 개 주세요
du gae juseyo
The English phrase "two please" is translated into Korean as 두 개 주세요 (du gae juseyo).
You use this phrase to request two of a particular item when ordering or shopping. It is typically used when the specific item is already understood from the context, such as when you are pointing at something or answering a server's question.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally breaks down into 두 (two), 개 (counter for objects) and 주세요 (please give).
Which one should you use?
While 두 개 주세요 is a standard way to request two items, 둘 주세요 is a shorter formal version of the same request.
How do you pronounce it?
du gae juseyo
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying 이 개 주세요.
Did you know?
- If you use the wrong number system and say 이 개 주세요, you are not asking for 'two' items, but rather 'this dog please'.
- Korean uses many different 'counters' depending on the object. While 개 is a general counter for items, you would use 병 for bottles or 잔 for cups of coffee.
- When using 두 개 주세요, it is common to accompany the phrase with a slight nod of the head to show respect to the server or shopkeeper.
Examples in context
- 사과 두 개 주세요.sagwa du gae juseyo.Two apples, please.
- 커피 두 개 주세요.keopi du gae juseyo.Two coffees, please.
- 이거 두 개 주세요.igeo du gae juseyo.Two of these, please.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are buying donuts at a bakery.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 어떤 도넛 좋아해요?Minji ssi, eotteon donat joahaeyo?Minji, which donuts do you like?
- 민지 Min-ji저는 초코 도넛이 좋아요.jeoneun choko donasi joayo.I like chocolate donuts.
- 민준 Min-jun사장님, 초코 도넛 두 개 주세요.sajangnim, choko donat du gae juseyo.Owner, two chocolate donuts, please.
- 민지 Min-ji감사합니다.gamsahamnida.Thank you.
