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Check Please in Korean: 계산해 주세요
계산해 주세요 = check please. Casual: 계산이요!
Published on September 14, 2026
"Check please" in Korean is 계산해 주세요 (gyesanhae juseyo). Short version at the counter: 계산이요!
You often pay at the counter, not at the table. Raising a hand and saying 계산이요 works great in casual spots.
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 계산해 줘 | gyesanhae jwo | Check please | Informal |
| 계산해 주세요 | gyesanhae juseyo | Check please | Polite |
| 계산이요 | gyesaniyo | Check! | Common |
| 카드로 결제할게요 | kadeuro gyeoljehalgeyo | I'll pay by card | Payment |
Related phrases
- 따로 계산해 주세요 (ttaro gyesanhae juseyo): Separate checks, please
- 같이 계산할게요 (gachi gyesanhalgeyo): I'll pay for everyone
- 영수증 주세요 (yeongsujeung juseyo): Receipt, please
Field tip
Tipping isn’t expected in Korea. Rounding up isn’t required either.
Common mistake
Just say 계산. The Konglish 빌 exists but 계산해 주세요 is clearer.
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