Korean Travel Phrases
Out drinking
Say it like this
- 건배!geonbae!Cheers!
- 한 잔 받으세요.han jan badeuseyo.Let me pour you a drink.
- 저는 조금만 마실게요.jeoneun jogeumman masilgeyo.I'll just have a little.
- 술 잘 못 마셔요.sul jal mot masyeoyo.I can't drink much.
- 소맥 말아 줄까요?somaek mara julkkayo?Shall I mix you a soju-beer?
- 안주 하나 더 시킬까요?anju hana deo sikilkkayo?Shall we order another snack?
- 2차 갈래요?icha gallaeyo?Want to go to a second place?
- 오늘은 여기까지 할게요.oneureun yeogikkaji halgeyo.That's enough for me tonight.
Good to know
- Don't pour your own glass; fill others' and they'll fill yours.
- Turning slightly away to drink in front of an elder is a polite gesture.
All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.