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First Time / One More Time in Korean
처음이에요 = it's the first time. 다시 한 번 = one more time.
Published on September 14, 2026
It's my first time = 처음이에요 (cheoeumieyo). One more time = 다시 한 번요.
처음 = first time. Useful at restaurants ("I'm new to this"), in class, or when asking for a repeat.
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 처음이야 | cheoeumiya | It's my first time | Informal |
| 처음이에요 | cheoeumieyo | It's my first time | Polite |
| 다시 한 번 해 주세요 | dasi han beon hae juseyo | Please do it once more | Request |
| 또 오고 싶어요 | tto ogo sipeoyo | I want to come again | Positive |
Related phrases
- 추천해 주세요 (chucheonhae juseyo): Please recommend
- 초보예요 (choboyeyo): I'm a beginner
- 익숙하지 않아요 (iksukhaji anayo): I'm not used to it
Field tip
한국 처음이에요? is a classic question you'll hear often.
Common mistake
Don’t say "first time요". Say 처음이에요.
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