안녕하세요! Welcome to another Korean Friday lesson! Have you ever found yourself in a Korean restaurant, or perhaps you're planning to host a Korean-themed dinner party? Well, look no further! This article will help you order/host like a pro and impress your friends and family at your next get-together!
Our Friday article of this week is diving into essential dining vocabulary that will come in handy when setting the table or ordering food. Inspired by the insightful Youtube video from @rocknlearn Channel, we’re breaking down key terms like plate, napkin, and spoon. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your Korean skills, these words will help you navigate any dining situation with ease.
So, let’s set the table for a delicious language lesson!
1. The Plate – 접시 (jeopsi)
접시 (jeopsi) is the word for "plate" in Korean. It’s an essential item at any meal.
☆ Example Sentence: “저는 큰 접시 하나와 작은 접시 하나를 주세요.”
(Please give me one large plate and one small plate.)
저는 (jeoneun) - I (topic marker)
큰 (keun) - big / large
접시 (jeopsi) - plate
하나와 (hanawa) - one and / one and (with)
작은 (jageun) - small
접시 (jeopsi) - plate
하나를 (hanareul) - one (object marker included)
주세요 (juseyo) - please give / please
So, the word-for-word translation is:
I (topic marker) big plate one and small plate one (object marker) please give.
2. The Napkin – 냅킨 (naepkin)
냅킨 (naepkin) is the term for "napkin." It’s useful for keeping things tidy during meals.
☆ Example Sentence: “냅킨이 필요해요. 식사 중에 손을 닦으려고요.”
(I need a napkin. I want to wipe my hands during the meal.)
냅킨이 (naepkini) - napkin (subject marker)
필요해요 (pillyohaeyo) - is needed / needs
식사 (siksa) - meal / dining
중에 (jung-e) - during
손을 (son-eul) - hand (object marker included)
닦으려고요 (dak-eulyeogoyo) - to wipe / intend to wipe
So, the word-for-word translation is:
Napkin (subject marker) is needed. During meal, hand (object marker) to wipe intend.
3. The Glass – 잔 (jan)
In Korean, 잔 (jan) refers to a "glass." It’s used for drinking beverages.
☆ Example Sentence: “물 한 잔 주세요.”
(Please give me a glass of water.)
물 (mul) - water
한 (han) - one / a
잔 (jan) - glass (or cup)
주세요 (juseyo) - please give
So, the word-for-word translation is:
Water one glass please give.
4. The Fork – 포크 (pokeu)
포크 (pokeu) is the Korean word for "fork." It’s a common utensil used in many dishes.
☆ Example Sentence: “포크가 필요해요. 이 음식은 포크로 먹어야 해요.”
(I need a fork. This food should be eaten with a fork.)
포크가 (pokeuga) - fork (subject marker)
필요해요 (pillyohaeyo) - is needed / needs
이 (i) - this
음식은 (eumsig-eun) - food (topic marker)
포크로 (pokeuro) - with a fork (instrumental marker)
먹어야 (meogeoya) - must eat / needs to eat
해요 (haeyo) - (polite ending)
So, the word-for-word translation is:
Fork (subject marker) is needed. This food (topic marker) with fork must eat.
5. The Knife – 나이프 (naipu)
나이프 (naipu) is the term for "knife." It’s used for cutting food.
☆ Example Sentence: “나이프를 사용해 주세요. 이 고기를 자를 수 없어요.”
(Please use a knife. I can’t cut this meat.)
나이프를 (naipeureul) - knife (object marker included)
사용해 (sayonghae) - use (informal or polite form)
주세요 (juseyo) - please (request form)
이 (i) - this
고기를 (gogi-reul) - meat (object marker included)
자를 (jaleul) - to cut (future form of the verb “to cut”)
수 (su) - ability / can
없어요 (eopseoyo) - not have / cannot
So, the word-for-word translation is:
Knife (object marker) use please. This meat (object marker) to cut can not.
6. The Spoon – 스푼 (seupun)
스푼 (seupun) is the word for "spoon." It’s commonly used for soups and cereals.
☆ Example Sentence: “스푼이 필요해요. 이 국을 먹으려면 스푼이 있어야 해요.”
(I need a spoon. I need a spoon to eat this soup.)
스푼이 (seupun-i) - spoon (subject marker)
필요해요 (pillyohaeyo) - is needed / needs
이 (i) - this
국을 (guk-eul) - soup (object marker included)
먹으려면 (meogeulyeomyeon) - if (one) wants to eat / to eat (requires)
스푼이 (seupun-i) - spoon (subject marker)
있어야 해요 (iss-eoya haeyo) - must be / needs to be
So, the word-for-word translation is:
Spoon (subject marker) is needed. This soup (object marker) if (one) wants to eat, spoon (subject marker) must be.
7. The Table – 테이블 (teibeul)
테이블 (teibeul) is the word for "table." It’s where you’ll place all your dining items.
☆ Example Sentence: “테이블에 음식을 놓아주세요.”
(Please put the food on the table.)
테이블 (teibeul) - table
에 (e) - (at/on)
음식을 (eumsigeul) - food (object marker included)
놓아주세요 (noahajuseyo) - please put (a polite request form of the verb "to place")
So, the word-for-word translation is:
Table (at/on) food (object marker) put please.
8. The Chair – 의자 (uija)
Lastly, 의자 (uija) means "chair." It’s where you sit during meals.
☆ Example Sentence: “의자 하나 더 가져다 주세요. 게스트가 와요.”
(Please bring one more chair. A guest is coming.)
의자 (uija) - chair
하나 (hana) - one
더 (deo) - more
가져다 (gajyeoda) - bring (note: this is the verb "to bring" in its polite form, but in the literal sense, it translates to "bring and give")
주세요 (juseyo) - please (a polite request form)
게스트 (geseuteu) - guest
가 (ga) - (subject marker)
와요 (wayo) - is coming
So, the word-for-word translation is:
Chair one more bring please. Guest (is) coming.
These words and phrases will be your secret weapons for navigating dining situations, making your meals more enjoyable and stress-free. Just imagine how much smoother your next Korean dining experience will be with this vocabulary!
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So, when you're at a Korean restaurant or sharing a meal with Koreans or Korean- speaking friends, give these words a try. We're all on this learning journey together, and we're excited to hear how these tips help you out!
Do you have any favorite dining words or experiences to share? Don't hesitate to tell us or drop a comment, let's chat about it!
Happy learning, and see you at the next Friday lesson!
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