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Coffee Please in Korean: keopi ju se yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "Coffee please" — 커피 주세요 (keopi juseyo)?

Koreans use it at cafés, restaurants, or when ordering drinks in daily life.

Q2. Is "Coffee please" — 커피 주세요 (keopi juseyo) polite enough for cafés?

Yes. "커피 주세요 (keopi juseyo)" is polite and commonly used. You can also say "커피 좀 주세요 (keopi jom juseyo)" for a softer tone.

Q3. What should I say if I want iced coffee?

You can say "Iced coffee please" — 아이스 커피 주세요 (aiseu keopi juseyo) or "Cold coffee please" — 차가운 커피 주세요 (chagaun keopi juseyo).

EPS TOPIK: How to Say "Coffee, Please" in Korean

What does "커피 주세요 (keopi juseyo)" mean?

커피 주세요 means "Coffee, please." 커피 (keopi) = coffee, 주세요 (juseyo) = please give. Essential café phrase in Korea. Polite, standard ordering. Works for hot or iced. Staff usually asks hot or iced.

Polite: 커피 주세요 (keo-pi ju-se-yo) - Standard café
Formal: 커피를 주십시오 (keo-pi-reul ju-sip-si-o) - Very polite, formal
Casual: 커피 좀 / 커피 줘 (keo-pi jom / jwo) - Friends, quick

Grammar Breakdown

커피 (keopi) = coffee (loanword)
주다 (juda) = to give
주세요 (juseyo) = please give (polite request)
→ 커피 주세요 = Coffee please give → Coffee, please.

When to Use It

1. At cafés: Order coffee quickly and politely.
2. Restaurants: After meal coffee.
3. Daily life: Most practical phrase.

Real-Life Examples

커피 주세요. keo-pi ju-se-yo.

Coffee please.

아이스 커피 주세요. a-i-seu keo-pi ju-se-yo.

Iced coffee please.

뜨거운 커피 주세요. tteu-geo-un keo-pi ju-se-yo.

Hot coffee please.

커피 두 잔 주세요. keo-pi du jan ju-se-yo.

Two coffees please.

Similar Expressions

• 아이스 아메리카노 주세요 (aiseu americano juseyo) - Iced Americano please
• 물 주세요 (mul juseyo) - Water please
• 메뉴판 주세요 (menyupan juseyo) - Menu please

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