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Reservation in Korean: 예약했어요, 취소할게요
예약 = reservation. 취소 = cancellation. Phrases for restaurants, hotels, salons.
Published on September 14, 2026
I'd like to book = 예약할게요. I have a reservation = 예약했어요. I'll cancel = 취소할게요.
예약하다 = to reserve. Give name, time, and party size: 두 명이요, 일곱 시에요.
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 예약할 수 있어요? | yeyakhal su isseoyo? | Can I make a reservation? | Question |
| 예약했어요 | yeyakaesseoyo | I have a reservation | Arrival |
| 이름 ○○으로 예약했어요 | ireum ○○euro yeyakaesseoyo | Reservation under ○○ | Practical |
| 취소하고 싶어요 | chwisohago sipeoyo | I'd like to cancel | Cancel |
Related phrases
- 몇 시까지 기다려요? (myeot sikkaji gidaryeoyo?): Until what time is the wait?
- 웨이팅 있어요? (weiting isseoyo?): Is there a waitlist?
- 자리 있어요? (jari isseoyo?): Do you have a table?
Field tip
Popular restaurants often use CatchTable or a Kakao waitlist.
Common mistake
Stick to 예약 rather than Konglish "reservation."
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