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계산해 주세요
How to say check please in Korean A1
계산해 주세요 / 계산이요 — ask for the bill without waving awkwardly.
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Every form, from formal to casual
계산하다 is “to settle the bill.” Call 계산이요! or ask 계산해 주세요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 계산해 주세요 | gyesanhae juseyo | Polite | Ask staff for the bill |
| 계산이요 | gyesan-iyo | Polite call | Calling across the room |
| 카드로 결제할게요 | kadeuro gyeoljehalgeyo | Polite | I’ll pay by card |
| 따로따로 계산해 주세요 | ttarottaro gyesanhae juseyo | Polite | Split the bill |
Which one do I actually use?
Many places have a call button. Catch eye contact, then 계산이요. Split: 따로 계산해 주세요.
Pronunciation notes
- 계산해 주세요
계 is [계/게]; 산해 flows as one unit.
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ 영수증만 주세요 when you still need to pay✓ 계산해 주세요 first영수증 is the receipt after payment.
Example sentences
여기 계산해 주세요.
yeogi gyesanhae juseyo.
Check please, here.
카드 돼요?
kadeu dwaeyo?
Do you take cards?
FAQ
How do you say check please in Korean?
계산해 주세요 or call 계산이요.
How do you ask to split?
따로따로 계산해 주세요.
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