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Korean expression

주세요

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What does 주세요 mean?

주세요 means "A polite request for rice" in Korean.

How it works here

‘N 주세요’ politely requests something. Here, ‘밥’ is followed by ‘주세요’ to ask for rice or a meal.

Key expression

N 주세요

An expression used to politely ask for something.

‘N 주세요’ is a short, natural, and very common way to make a polite request or order.

When it's used

Used to politely request food or an object at a restaurant, store, or home.

The line

밥 주세요.

Please give me some rice.

Someone politely asks for something while ordering at a restaurant.

Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #1|[SKZ CODE] Ep.100” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 물 한 잔 주세요.

    Please give me a glass of water.

  2. 영수증 주세요.

    Please give me the receipt.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

주세요

밥 주세요.

Please give me some rice.

  • Repeatedly asking a friend what time the bus comes.
  • Politely asking for desired food at a restaurant.
  • Saying that the wrong bill was received at a store.
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Politely asking for desired food at a restaurant.

An expression used to politely ask for something. ‘N 주세요’ is a short, natural, and very common way to make a polite request or order.

Other words in this line

밥
Rice; a meal
주다
To give

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