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안 맵게 해 주세요
How to say no spicy in Korean A1
안 맵게 해 주세요 / 덜 맵게 — survive Korean heat levels without tears.
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Every form, from formal to casual
맵다 is “spicy.” Ask 안 맵게 해 주세요 (make it not spicy) or 덜 맵게 (less spicy).
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 안 맵게 해 주세요 | an maepge hae juseyo | Polite | Make it not spicy |
| 덜 맵게 해 주세요 | deol maepge hae juseyo | Polite | Less spicy |
| 매운 거 못 먹어요 | maeun geo mot meogeoyo | Polite | I can’t eat spicy |
| 순한 맛으로 주세요 | sunhan maseuro juseyo | Polite | Mild flavor please |
Which one do I actually use?
Ordering stew: 안 맵게 해 주세요. If staff ask 맵게 해 드릴까요?: answer 아니요, 순한 맛으로요.
Pronunciation notes
- 맵게
맵다 → 맵게; ㅂ stays before 게.
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Common mistakes
- ✗ 안 매워요 when requesting a change✓ 안 맵게 해 주세요안 매워요 describes taste; 해 주세요 asks them to adjust.
Example sentences
안 맵게 해 주세요.
an maepge hae juseyo.
Please make it not spicy.
덜 맵게 가능해요?
deol maepge ganeunghaeyo?
Can you make it less spicy?
FAQ
How do you say no spicy in Korean?
안 맵게 해 주세요 or 덜 맵게 해 주세요.
How do you say I can’t eat spicy?
매운 거 못 먹어요.
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