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물 주세요
How to say water please in Korean A1
물 주세요 — the café and restaurant line that gets you a glass in seconds.
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Every form, from formal to casual
물 주세요 is “water, please.” Add 차가운 / 미지근한 for cold / lukewarm.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 물 주세요 | mul juseyo | Polite | Default at tables and cafés |
| 물 한 잔 주세요 | mul han jan juseyo | Polite | One glass of water |
| 생수 주세요 | saengsu juseyo | Polite | Bottled water |
| 물 좀요 | mul jomyo | Soft | Quick soft ask |
Which one do I actually use?
Sit down: staff often bring water first. If not: 물 주세요. Hot weather: 차가운 물 주세요.
Pronunciation notes
- 물 주세요
mul ju-se-yo; ㄹ links lightly into 주.
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ 물 줘 to a stranger✓ 물 주세요Bare 줘 is casual.
Example sentences
물 한 잔 주세요.
mul han jan juseyo.
One glass of water, please.
차가운 물 있어요?
chagaun mul isseoyo?
Do you have cold water?
FAQ
How do you say water please in Korean?
물 주세요. For a bottle: 생수 주세요.
Is tap water free?
Restaurants usually bring free water; cafés may offer cups on request.
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