When visiting a restaurant, hotel, or any other service that requires advance planning, knowing how to ask, "Do you take reservations?" in Korean can be very useful. In Korean, the phrase is:
예약 받나요? (Ye-yak bat-na-yo?)
- 예약 (Ye-yak) – Reservation
- 받나요? (Bat-na-yo?) – Do you accept / take?
This is a polite and common way to ask if a business accepts reservations, whether for dining, lodging, or any event. Let’s explore this further with additional useful expressions you might encounter or use in a similar context.
More expressions in Korean with English translation
예약하고 싶어요. (Ye-yak-ha-go ship-eo-yo.)
- I would like to make a reservation.
예약이 있나요? (Ye-yak-i it-na-yo?)
- Do you have a reservation? / Is there a reservation?
몇 시에 예약할 수 있나요? (Myut shi-e ye-yak-hal su it-na-yo?)
- What time can I make a reservation?
예약을 취소하고 싶어요. (Ye-yak-eul chwi-so-ha-go ship-eo-yo.)
- I would like to cancel my reservation.
예약 확인 부탁드립니다. (Ye-yak hwak-in bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.)
- Please confirm the reservation.
By learning these phrases, you’ll be better equipped for everyday interactions in Korea, ensuring smooth experiences when dealing with reservations!