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Water Please in Korean: mul ju se yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "Water please" — 물 주세요 (mul juseyo)?

Koreans use it at restaurants, cafés, or when they need water while eating or drinking.

Q2. Is "Water please" — 물 주세요 (mul juseyo) polite enough for restaurants?

Yes. "물 주세요 (mul juseyo)" is polite and commonly used. You can also say "물 좀 주세요 (mul jom juseyo)" for a softer request.

Q3. What should I say if I want more water?

You can say "More water please" — 물 더 주세요 (mul deo juseyo) or "Water refill please" — 물 리필 해주세요 (mul ri-pil hae juseyo).

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

What does "물 주세요 (mul juseyo)" mean?

물 주세요 means "Water please." 물 (mul) = water, 주세요 (juseyo) = please give. One of the most useful phrases at restaurants, cafés, homes. Water is usually free in Korea, politely asking shows good manners.

Polite: 물 주세요 (mul ju-se-yo) - Standard polite
Formal: 물을 주십시오 (mu-reul ju-sip-si-o) - Upscale, formal
Casual: 물 줘 (mul jwo) / 물 좀 (mul jom) - Friends

Grammar Breakdown

물 (mul) = water
주세요 (juseyo) = please give
좀 (jom) = some / a little (softener)
→ 물 주세요 = Water please.

When to Use It

1. At restaurants: Request water when thirsty.
2. Spicy food: Need water for spicy/salty meal.
3. More water: 물 더 주세요 (mul deo juseyo).

Real-Life Examples

물 주세요. mul ju-se-yo.

Water please.

물 좀 주세요. mul jom ju-se-yo.

Water please (softer).

물 더 주세요. mul deo ju-se-yo.

More water please.

네, 여기요. 더 드릴까요? ne, yeo-gi-yo. deo deu-ril-kka-yo?

Yes, here. Would you like more?

Similar Expressions

• 물 좀 주세요 (mul jom juseyo) - Water please (soft)
• 물 더 주세요 (mul deo juseyo) - More water please
• 찬물 주세요 (chanmul juseyo) - Cold water please

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