EN: Use 'Can I' followed by a base verb to offer help or ask for permission in a polite way.
한국어: 정중하게 도움을 제안하거나 허가를 구할 때는 「Can I + 동사원형」을 사용합니다.
Can I open the window?
창문을 열어도 될까요?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Excuse me' is the standard way to interrupt someone or get a stranger's attention before asking a question.
EN: Use 'How is...' to ask about the quality or condition of something in the present.
한국어: 어떤 대상의 현재 상태나 품질을 물어볼 때는 「How is...」를 사용합니다.
How is your coffee?
커피 맛은 어떠신가요?
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often check on guests shortly after the food is served to ensure everything is satisfactory.
EN: Use 'is' after a singular noun (like 'the food') to describe its quality with an adjective.
한국어: 단수명사(예: the food) 뒤에 「is」를 쓰고 형용사를 이어 붙여 그 대상의 상태나 품질을 설명합니다.
The coffee is very hot.
이 커피는 매우 뜨겁습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to give positive feedback to the server when they ask about the meal. 'Very good' is a standard, friendly response.
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to ask for permission or to make a polite request.
한국어: 허가를 구하거나 정중하게 요청할 때는 「Can I + 동사원형」을 사용합니다.
Can I have some water?
물 좀 마실 수 있을까요?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, you usually need to ask for the bill; servers often won't bring it until you request it to avoid rushing you.
EN: Use 'One moment, please' as a polite way to ask someone to wait for a short time.
한국어: 상대방에게 잠시 기다려 달라고 정중하게 요청할 때는 「One moment, please」를 사용합니다.
One moment, please. I am looking for your keys.
잠시만 기다려 주세요. 열쇠를 찾고 있어요.
EN: In Western service culture, keeping a customer informed that you are working on their request (by saying 'one moment') is considered essential for good service.
EN: Use 'Here is...' when you are handing something to another person.
한국어: 상대방에게 물건을 건넬 때는 「Here is...」 구문을 사용합니다.
Here is your key.
여기 열쇠 있습니다.
EN: In Western restaurants, the server usually brings the bill to your table rather than you going to a counter to pay.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to offer to do something or to ask for a moment to check information.
한국어: 무언가를 하겠다고 제안하거나 정보를 확인할 시간을 요청할 때는 「Let me + 동사원형」을 사용합니다.
Let me help.
제가 도와드릴게요.
EN: In restaurants, it is common to say 'Let me see' or 'Let me check' before paying to ensure the bill is correct.
EN: Use 'The total is [amount]' to tell someone the final price or sum of something.
한국어: 최종 금액이나 총합을 안내할 때는 「The total is [금액]」을 사용합니다.
The total is ten dollars.
총 10달러입니다.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the total on the bill often does not include the tip. You should check if a service charge is already added.
EN: Use 'Do I need to...' to ask if something is required or necessary.
한국어: 어떤 일이 필수이거나 필요한지 물어볼 때는 「Do I need to...」를 사용합니다.
Do I need to pay now?
지금 결제해야 하나요?
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is expected in restaurants. However, in some countries or fast-food places, it is not required. Asking this question is a polite way to learn the local custom.
EN: Use 'is not' to say that something is not true or not required. It makes a sentence negative.
한국어: 어떤 사실이 아니거나 필수 사항이 아님을 나타낼 때는 「is not」을 사용하며, 문장을 부정문으로 만듭니다.
Water is not free here.
여기의 물은 무료가 아닙니다.
EN: In many Western countries, tipping is expected even if it is not legally 'required'. However, in some fast-food or casual cafes, it is optional.
EN: Use 'many' before plural nouns (things you can count) to show a large number.
한국어: 복수명사(셀 수 있는 명사) 앞에 'many'를 붙여 많은 수량을 나타냅니다.
Many students study English.
많은 학생들이 영어를 공부합니다.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is a social expectation even if it's not legally required. 'Leave a tip' literally means leaving money on the table or adding it to the bill.
EN: Use 'How much' to ask about prices, amounts, or quantities of things you cannot count (like money).
한국어: 가격, 금액 또는 셀 수 없는 명사의 양(예: 돈)을 물어볼 때는 「How much」를 사용합니다.
How much is the coffee?
이 커피는 얼마인가요?
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is expected at sit-down restaurants. 15-20% is considered a standard 'good' tip for service.
EN: Use 'About' at the beginning of a sentence to give an estimated or approximate number.
한국어: 어림잡은 수치나 대략적인 숫자를 나타낼 때는 문두에 「About」을 사용합니다.
About ten people are here.
여기에는 대략 10명의 사람이 있습니다.
EN: In the United States, tipping 15% to 20% is standard practice in restaurants with table service.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
한국어: 'want to' 뒤에 동사원형을 쓰면 어떤 행동을 하고 싶은 의지나 계획을 나타냅니다.
I want to drink some water.
물 좀 마시고 싶어요.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is a standard practice in restaurants to show appreciation for the service. 15-20% is common.
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to ask for permission or to see if something is possible.
한국어: 허락을 구하거나 어떤 일이 가능한지 물어볼 때 「Can I + 동사」를 사용합니다.
Can I open the window?
창문을 열어도 될까요?
EN: In many Western countries, it is common to pay even small amounts with a credit card, but it is always polite to ask first in small shops.
EN: Use the verb 'take' to mean 'accept' when talking about payment methods like credit cards or cash.
한국어: 신용카드나 현금 등 결제 수단을 받는지 이야기할 때는 '받다'라는 의미로 동사 'take'를 사용합니다.
Do you take cash?
현금도 받으시나요?
EN: In many Western countries, 'credit cards' is a general term that often includes debit cards as well. It is very common to pay by card even for small amounts.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to show or give something to another person.
한국어: 상대방에게 무언가를 보여주거나 건넬 때는 「Here is...」를 사용합니다.
Here is your coffee.
주문하신 커피 나왔습니다.
EN: In many Western countries, it is common to hand your credit card to the server or insert it into a machine yourself. Saying 'Here is my credit card' makes the action clear and polite.
EN: Use 'Do you want to' followed by a verb to ask about someone's desires or intentions in a simple way.
한국어: 상대방의 의향이나 계획을 가볍게 물어볼 때는 「Do you want to + 동사원형」을 사용합니다.
Do you want to drink coffee?
커피 드시겠어요?
EN: In many Western countries, 'splitting the bill' (often called 'going Dutch') is very common among friends or colleagues. However, the server will usually ask this before processing the payment.
EN: Use the present simple tense (eat) to describe a current situation or a plan for the day, even if it is happening now.
한국어: 현재 일어나는 일이라도 현재 상황이나 오늘의 계획을 설명할 때는 현재시제(eat)를 사용할 수 있습니다.
I study at home today.
저는 오늘 집에서 공부합니다.
EN: In Western restaurants, 'splitting the bill' is very common. If you are eating alone, you simply pay the full amount. Using 'alone' is a direct way to clarify you don't have companions to share the cost with.
EN: Use the simple present tense (Subject + Verb) to state a fact or a decision you are making right now.
한국어: 사실이나 현재 내리는 결정을 진술할 때는 현재시제(주어 + 동사)를 사용합니다.
I pay the rent.
제가 집세를 냅니다.
EN: In Western cultures, 'splitting the bill' (Dutch treat) is common among friends, but one person may pay the full bill to show generosity or if they are hosting.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a verb to make a polite request or command.
한국어: 동사 앞에 'Please'를 붙이면 요청이나 지시를 더욱 정중하게 표현할 수 있습니다.
Please sit down.
앉으세요.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, you must sign the credit card receipt if the transaction is over a certain amount, though digital signatures are becoming more common.
EN: The word 'Done' is used as a short way to say 'I have finished' or 'It is finished' in casual conversation.
한국어: 'Done'이라는 단어는 구어체에서 "다 끝났다" 또는 "완료되었다"라는 뜻으로 자주 쓰이며, 간결하고 격식 없는 표현입니다.
Done! I finished my homework.
다 했다! 숙제를 끝냈어요.
EN: In Western culture, it is very common to use a person's first name when thanking them, even in service situations like restaurants. It shows friendliness.
EN: Use 'Have a + [adjective] + day' to wish someone well when saying goodbye.
한국어: 헤어질 때 상대방의 완벽한 하루를 기원하는 인사로 「Have a + [형용사] + day」를 사용합니다.
Have a great day.
좋은 하루 보내세요.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, especially in the US, 'Have a nice day' is a standard polite closing for service interactions.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 식사(특정 시간에 먹는 한 끼 음식)
문맥 속: 청구서, 계산서(지불해야 할 금액이 적힌 내역서)
문맥 속: 총액, 합계(모두 더한 전체 수량)
문맥 속: 팁(서비스에 대한 감사의 의미로 추가로 주는 돈)
문맥 속: 필수의, 의무적인
문맥 속: 퍼센트, 백분율
문맥 속: 신용카드
문맥 속: 나누다, 더치페이하다(계산서를 나누다)
문맥 속: 혼자, 단독으로
문맥 속: 서명하다, 사인하다
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
To divide the cost of a meal or service between two or more people.
각자 계산하다, 비용을 나누다
A polite way to ask someone to wait for a short time.
잠시만 기다려 주세요
A common polite greeting used when saying goodbye.
좋은 하루 되세요
A statement of money owed for goods or services provided in a restaurant.
계산서
A small sum of money given to a service worker in addition to the basic price.
팁
To accept a specific form of payment.
(결제 수단을) 받다