Sentence Stems
Sentence patterns you can reuse by swapping the blank
May I ...? — a polite request for permission
여기 앉아도 될까요?— May I sit here?
사진 좀 찍어도 될까요?— May I take a photo?
I'd like to ... (said softly, inviting the listener to help)
환불하고 싶은데요.— I'd like to get a refund.
계좌를 하나 만들고 싶은데.— I want to open an account.
Could I have some ..., please
물 좀 주세요.— Could I have some water, please?
여기 휴지 좀 줘.— Pass me a tissue.
I'd appreciate it if you could take care of ...
확인 좀 부탁드립니다.— Please check it for me.
서류 정리 좀 부탁드려요.— Could you sort out the documents, please?
Please do ... (for me)
조금만 기다려 주세요.— Please wait just a moment.
이것 좀 들어 줘.— Hold this for me.
Where is ...?
화장실이 어디예요?— Where is the restroom?
약국이 어디입니까?— Where is the pharmacy?
How much is ...?
이거 얼마예요?— How much is this?
전부 다 해서 얼마입니까?— How much is it all together?
Do you happen to have ...?
혹시 다른 색깔 있으세요?— Do you happen to have another color?
혹시 볼펜 있어?— Got a pen?
I'll do ... (offering or promising)
제가 전화할게요.— I'll make the call.
제가 먼저 갈게. 이따 봐.— I'll head off first. See you later.
I/you have to ...
내일까지 끝내야 돼요.— It has to be finished by tomorrow.
나 지금 가야 돼.— I have to go now.
You must not ...
여기서 담배 피우면 안 돼요.— You can't smoke here.
그거 만지면 안 돼.— Don't touch that.
Would it be all right if ...? (pleading)
오늘은 좀 일찍 가면 안 될까요?— Would it be okay if I left a bit early today?
조금만 깎아 주시면 안 될까요?— Could you knock the price down just a little?
I want to ...
한국에서 일하고 싶어요.— I want to work in Korea.
나 진짜 쉬고 싶어.— I really want to rest.
It would be better to ... (gentle advice)
오늘은 쉬는 게 좋겠어요.— You'd better rest today.
우산 가져가는 게 좋겠어.— You should take an umbrella.
How about ...?
같이 점심 먹는 게 어때요?— How about having lunch together?
내일 아침에 가는 게 어때?— How about going tomorrow morning?
Shall I ...? / Shall we ...?
창문 좀 열까요?— Shall I open the window?
우리 같이 갈까요?— Shall we go together?
Can you ...? / Is it possible to ...?
오늘 안에 배달할 수 있어요?— Can you deliver it within today?
너 운전할 수 있어?— Can you drive?
I know how to ... (a learned skill)
저는 운전할 줄 알아요.— I know how to drive.
나 김치찌개 끓일 줄 알아.— I know how to make kimchi stew.
I don't know how to ...
저는 한국어를 잘 쓸 줄 몰라요.— I can't write Korean well.
나 아직 자전거 탈 줄 몰라.— I still don't know how to ride a bike.
We've decided to ...
다음 달에 이사하기로 했어요.— I've decided to move next month.
우리 여섯 시에 만나기로 했어.— We agreed to meet at six.
I'm planning to ...
다음 주부터 운동하려고 해요.— I'm planning to start exercising next week.
나 오늘 일찍 자려고 해.— I'm going to sleep early tonight.
I think it's ..., isn't it? (hedged opinion)
이게 좀 비싼 것 같은데요.— I think this is a bit expensive.
사이즈가 안 맞는 것 같은데.— I don't think the size fits.
Please help me with ...
이것 좀 도와주세요.— Please give me a hand with this.
짐 옮기는 것 좀 도와줘.— Help me move the luggage.
Would you please ...?
여기에 서명해 주시겠어요?— Would you sign here, please?
잠깐만 기다려 주시겠습니까?— Could you wait a moment, please?
Please don't ...
여기에 주차하지 마세요.— Please don't park here.
너무 걱정하지 마.— Don't worry too much.
How do I get to ...?
시청역에 어떻게 가요?— How do I get to City Hall station?
여기서 공항까지 어떻게 갑니까?— How do I get to the airport from here?
Take me to ..., please
인천공항까지 가 주세요.— To Incheon Airport, please.
이 주소까지 가 주시겠어요?— Could you take me to this address?
Please drop me off at ...
저 앞 사거리에서 내려 주세요.— Please drop me at the intersection ahead.
여기서 내려 줘.— Let me off here.
Is this the one that goes to ...?
이거 강남역 가는 거 맞아요?— Does this go to Gangnam station?
이 버스 시장 가는 거 맞나요?— Does this bus go to the market?
How long does ... take?
여기서 회사까지 얼마나 걸려요?— How long does it take from here to the office?
수리하는 데 얼마나 걸립니까?— How long will the repair take?
What time does ... happen?
은행은 몇 시에 문 열어요?— What time does the bank open?
약국은 몇 시까지 합니까?— How late is the pharmacy open?
I'd like to make a reservation for ...
내일 저녁 일곱 시에 예약하고 싶은데요.— I'd like to book for seven tomorrow evening.
두 명 예약하고 싶은데.— I'd like to reserve for two.
I have a reservation under ...
김민수 이름으로 예약했는데요.— I have a booking under Kim Min-su.
일곱 시에 예약했는데요.— I booked for seven o'clock.
I'll take the ... one, please
따뜻한 아메리카노로 주세요.— A hot americano, please.
작은 사이즈로 줘.— Give me the small one.
One ..., please
김밥 하나 주세요.— One gimbap, please.
커피 두 잔 주세요.— Two coffees, please.
Without the ..., please
오이는 빼고 주세요.— No cucumber, please.
고수 빼고 주실 수 있어요?— Could you leave out the coriander?
Can I get ... to go?
이것도 포장 되나요?— Can I take this away too?
남은 거 포장해 주세요.— Please wrap up the leftovers.
I'll pay by ...
카드로 계산할게요.— I'll pay by card.
현금으로 계산할게.— I'll pay in cash.
Can I get a refund for ...?
영수증 없어도 환불 되나요?— Can I get a refund without the receipt?
이거 교환 되나요?— Can I exchange this?
Could you show me ...?
저 신발 좀 보여 주세요.— Could you show me those shoes?
다른 색깔도 좀 보여 주시겠어요?— Could you show me the other colors too?
May I try ... on?
이거 입어 봐도 될까요?— May I try this on?
이 신발 신어 봐도 돼요?— Can I try these shoes on?
I'm looking for ...
겨울 코트를 찾고 있는데요.— I'm looking for a winter coat.
외국인등록증 발급하는 곳을 찾고 있는데요.— I'm looking for where they issue the alien registration card.
My ... hurts
어제부터 배가 아파요.— My stomach has hurt since yesterday.
허리가 너무 아픕니다.— My lower back hurts a lot.
It's been ... days since I ...
기침한 지 사흘 됐어요.— I've been coughing for three days.
여기 온 지 두 달 됐습니다.— It's been two months since I came here.
Do you have medicine for ...?
감기에 먹는 약 있어요?— Do you have anything for a cold?
두통에 먹는 약 좀 주세요.— Could I get something for a headache?
I'm here to see the doctor about ...
감기 때문에 진료받으러 왔는데요.— I'm here about a cold.
예약하고 진료받으러 왔습니다.— I have an appointment and I'm here for my check-up.
I've come to apply for ...
외국인등록 신청하려고 왔는데요.— I'm here to apply for alien registration.
건강보험 신청하려고 왔습니다.— I've come to apply for health insurance.
What do I need for ...?
신청할 때 서류가 뭐가 필요해요?— What documents do I need to apply?
비자 연장하려면 뭐가 필요합니까?— What do I need in order to extend my visa?
Do I write ... here?
이름은 여기에 쓰면 되나요?— Do I write my name here?
주소는 어디에 쓰면 됩니까?— Where do I write the address?
Where do I hand in ...?
이 서류 어디에 내면 돼요?— Where do I submit these documents?
신청서는 어디에 내면 됩니까?— Where should the application be handed in?