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커피 한 잔 주세요
One coffee, please
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한 잔 is the counter phrase for one cup or glass of a drink. Put the drink name first, then 한 잔 주세요 to order politely.
주세요 means “please give me.” It is one of the most useful beginner request forms in cafés and restaurants.
Change the number to order more: 두 잔 주세요 means “two cups, please.”
Examples
물 한 잔 주세요.
Mul han jan juseyo.
A glass of water, please.
커피 두 잔 주세요.
Keopi du jan juseyo.
Two coffees, please.
Mini dialogue
A: 뭐 드릴까요?
A: What would you like?
B: 라테 한 잔 주세요.
B: One latte, please.
Common mistakes
- Use 잔 for beverages, not 명, which counts people.
- Please do not say 커피 하나 주세요 when you specifically want to practice the drink counter; it is understandable but less precise.
How to practice
- Use 잔 for drinks served in cups or glasses.
- At a café, 아이스 아메리카노 한 잔 주세요 is a very natural full order.
Check yourself
Question 1 of 1
Which counter is used for a cup of coffee?
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