📞 Don’t Miss Your Spot! How to Make Reservations in Korean – Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4)
📅 Reservations in Korean — Make · Change · Cancel (Phone · In-person · Online)
Book like a local—fast, clear, and polite. Copy-ready lines for restaurants, hotels, clinics, and concerts (KR · romanization · EN), plus change/cancel, deposits, waitlists, and app tips.
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📑 Table of Contents
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- 1) Why Learn Reservation Phrases
- 2) Key Vocabulary
- 3) Core Patterns (Make · Ask · Confirm)
- 4) One-line Templates (Phone · In-person · Online)
- 5) Example Sentences
- 6) Practice Dialogues (Make · Change · Cancel)
- 7) Common Mistakes & Fixes
- 8) Teacher’s Tips
- 9) App & Online Booking Phrases
- 10) FAQ — Reservations
- Labels
- Update & Transparency
1) Why Learn Reservation Phrases
In Korea, reservations are common for restaurants, clinics, salons, popular cafés, and concerts. Using the right expressions helps you sound clear, polite, and prepared—on the phone, at the counter, or in apps.
2) Key Vocabulary
- 예약 (reservation) · 예약하다 (to reserve)
- 인원 (number of people) · 성함 (honorific name) · 연락처 (contact)
- 날짜/시간 (date/time) · 자리 (seat/table) · 창가/룸 (window/room)
- 예약금 (deposit) · 취소 (cancellation) · 변경 (change)
- 대기명단 (waitlist) · 확인 문자 (confirmation text)
3) Core Patterns (Make · Ask · Confirm)
예약하고 싶어요.
yeyak-hago sipeoyo. I’d like to make a reservation.오늘 저녁 7시에, 두 명으로 가능할까요?
oneul jeonyeok ilgop-si-e, du myeong-euro ganeunghalkkayo? Do you have a table for two at 7 p.m. tonight?성함과 연락처 부탁드립니다.
seongham-gwa yeollakcheo butak-deurimnida. May I have your name and contact number?(창가자리/룸) 가능하면 부탁드려요.
(changga-jari/rum) ganeumyeon butak-deuryeoyo. If possible, a window seat/a private room, please.확인 문자 보내 주실 수 있나요?
hwagin munja bonae jusil su innayo? Could you send me a confirmation text?4) One-line Templates (Phone · In-person · Online)
Copy/paste: 인사 → 날짜/시간 → 인원 → 요청 → 마무리
- Phone: “안녕하세요, 오늘 저녁 7시에 두 명 예약 가능할까요? 창가자리 가능하면 부탁드려요.”
annyeonghaseyo, oneul jeonyeok ilgop-sie du myeong yeyak ganeunghalkkayo? changga-jari ganeumyeon butak-deuryeoyo.
Hello, do you have a table for two at 7 p.m. tonight? If possible, a window seat please. - In-person: “지금 네 명 자리 있을까요? 아기 의자 있으면 부탁드려요.”
jigeum ne myeong jari isseulkkayo? agi uija isseumyeon butak-deuryeoyo.
Do you have a table for four now? If you have a high chair, please provide one. - Online/App: “내일 12:30 · 세 명 · 룸 가능하면 요청드립니다. 확인 문자 부탁드려요.”
naeil 12:30 · se myeong · rum ganeumyeon yocheong-deurimnida. hwagin munja butak-deuryeoyo.
Tomorrow 12:30 · party of three · room if possible. Please send a confirmation text.
5) Example Sentences
내일 오후 두 시에 예약하고 싶어요.
naeil ohu du si-e yeyak-hago sipeoyo. I’d like to make a reservation for 2 p.m. tomorrow.네 명 자리 있어요?
ne myeong jari isseoyo? Do you have a table for four?오늘 저녁 7시로 변경 가능할까요?
oneul jeonyeok ilgop-si-ro byeongyeong ganeunghalkkayo? Could I change it to 7 p.m. tonight?6) Practice Dialogues (Make · Change · Cancel)
① Make (Phone)
A: 안녕하세요, 예약하고 싶어요.
annyeonghaseyo, yeyak-hago sipeoyo. Hello, I’d like to make a reservation.B: 네, 몇 분이세요?
ne, myeot bun-iseyo? Sure, how many people?A: 두 명이고요, 오늘 7시 가능할까요?
du myeong-igoyo, oneul ilgop-si ganeunghalkkayo? Two people. Is 7 p.m. available?B: 네, 성함과 연락처 부탁드립니다.
ne, seongham-gwa yeollakcheo butak-deurimnida. Yes—your name and contact number, please.A: 김민수이고, 010-1234-5678이에요.
gim minsuig o, gong-il-gong–il-i-sam-sa–o-yuk–chil–pal ieyo. It’s Kim Min-su, 010-1234-5678.B: 예약 완료되었고, 확인 문자 보내 드릴게요.
yeyak wanlyo-doeeotgo, hwagin munja bonae deurilgeyo. All set. I’ll text you the confirmation.② Change (Time/People)
A: 안녕하세요, 예약 시간 6시→7시로 변경 가능할까요?
annyeonghaseyo, yeyak sigan yeoseot-si→ilgop-siro byeongyeong ganeunghalkkayo? Hello, can I move my reservation from 6 to 7 p.m.?B: 네, 가능하시고 인원은 그대로 두 분 맞으실까요?
ne, ganeunghasigo inwoneun geudaero du bun maj-eusilkkayo? Sure. Keeping two people, right?③ Cancel (Politely)
A: 죄송하지만 예약을 취소해야 할 것 같아요. 혹시 수수료가 있을까요?
joesonghajiman yeyageul chwisohaeya hal geot gat-ayo. hoksi susuryo-ga isseulkkayo? I’m sorry, I need to cancel. Is there a fee?B: 네, 당일 취소는 수수료가 발생합니다. 다음에 꼭 방문해 주세요.
ne, dang-il chwiso-neun susuryo-ga balseunghamnida. daeum-e kkog bangmunhae juseyo. Same-day cancellations incur a fee. We hope to see you next time.7) Common Mistakes & Fixes
- Only “이거요” on the phone → Say date/time/party first. Ex) “내일 12:30, 두 명, 창가자리 가능할까요?”
- Forgetting contact number → Always add “연락처는 010-…입니다.”
- Too many apologies → One softener is enough: “혹시/가능하면/괜찮다면”.
- Not confirming change/cancel → Ask for a text: “확인 문자 부탁드려요.”
- Seat requests as demands → Cushion it: “가능하면 창가자리 부탁드려요.”
8) Teacher’s Tips
- Flow memory: 인사 → 날짜/시간 → 인원 → 요청 → 연락처 → 확인.
- Slot thinking: “시간 + 인원 + 옵션(창가/룸/유아의자)”. 두 칸만 말해도 충분.
- Polite switches: 예약/성함/연락처 같은 존댓말 명사를 우선 사용.
- Edge cases: “늦을 것 같아요. 10분 정도 괜찮을까요?” · “대기명단 올려 주세요.”
- Apps: Naver 예약, CatchTable, Kakao 채널—요청사항 칸에 한 줄로 핵심만.
9) App & Online Booking Phrases
- 요청사항: “알레르기 있어요(견과류). 제외 부탁드려요.”
allerugi isseoyo(gyeongwaryu). jeoe butak-deuryeoyo. - 노쇼 방지: “예약금 관련 안내 부탁드립니다.”
yeyakgeum gwanryeon annae butak-deurimnida. - 확인: “확인 문자/카톡 부탁드려요.”
hwagin munja/katok butak-deuryeoyo.
10) FAQ — Reservations
Q1. Is it okay to be late?
A. Call ahead: “조금 늦을 것 같아요. 10분 정도 괜찮을까요?” A 10–15 minute grace period is common, but not guaranteed.
Q1. 늦어도 되나요?
A. 미리 전화: “조금 늦을 것 같아요. 10분 정도 괜찮을까요?” 보통 10–15분 유예가 있지만 보장되진 않습니다.
Q2. Can I change the number of people last minute?
A. Try: “인원 변경 가능할까요? 최대 몇 분까지 되나요?”
Q2. 인원을 막판에 바꿀 수 있나요?
A. “인원 변경 가능할까요? 최대 몇 분까지 되나요?”
Q3. How do I cancel politely?
A. “죄송하지만 예약을 취소해야 할 것 같아요. 수수료가 있을까요?”
Q3. 공손하게 취소하는 법?
A. “죄송하지만 예약을 취소해야 할 것 같아요. 수수료가 있을까요?”
Q4. How do I request a specific seat?
A. “가능하면 (창가/룸)으로 부탁드려요.”
Q4. 자리(창가/룸) 요청은?
A. “가능하면 (창가/룸)으로 부탁드려요.”
Last updated: 2025-08-28 (KST) · Contact: REPLACE_WITH_CONTACT
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