[#19] 🎧How to Say 'Please Make It Less Spicy' in Korean

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How to Say 'Please Make It Less Spicy' in Korean

 

Korean cuisine is known for its spicy flavors, 

but not everyone can handle the heat! 

If you’d like to enjoy the taste without the spice, 

today's phrase will be your best friend.

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The phrase "덜 맵게 해주세요"

( deol maep-ge hae-ju-se-yo )

means "Please make it less spicy." 

Here’s the breakdown: 

덜 (deol): Less.

맵게 (maep-ge): Spicy, in an adverbial form.

해주세요 (hae-ju-se-yo): A polite way to say "Please do it."

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When combined,
the phrase politely requests for a dish to be made less spicy.

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At a restaurant, when ordering, 

you can say:

( deol maep-ge hae-ju-se-yo )

 

This lets the staff know you'd prefer 

your dish prepared with less spice.

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1. While ordering a spicy stew or noodle dish.
2. At a street food vendor offering spicy options.

 

you can say:

- Please make it less spicy. : ( deol maep-ge hae-ju-se-yo )

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Server might respond:
 - Sure, we can do that. : ( ne, geu-reo-kge hal-ge-yo )

 

- It’s already not too spicy. : ( i-geon ma-ni an ma-woe-yo )

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Korean cuisine embraces spicy flavors, 

but many restaurants are accommodating 

to customer preferences. 

 

If you're sensitive to spice, 

it's always a good idea to communicate 

your needs politely. 

 

Staff members appreciate direct requests 

as it helps them provide 

a better dining experience.

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Mastering this phrase not only helps you 

enjoy your meals but also shows respect 

for the local food culture. 

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