[#20] 🎧How to Say 'Do You Have ___?' in Korean

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How to Say 'Do You Have ___?' in Korean

 

 

When dining out or in various situations, 

asking politely for an item can be crucial.

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The phrase "___ 있어요?"

( ___ it-seo-yo? )

means “Do you have ___?”

or “Is there ___?”

 

Here’s the breakdown: 

___: Insert the item or thing you’re asking for.

있어요 (it-seo-yo): A polite form of 있다 (it-da), meaning "to have" or "to exist."

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This phrase can be used in many situations by simply replacing the blank.

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When you need something specific, 

just replace the blank with the item’s name.

 

In a restaurant:

- Do you have a spoon? : ( sut-ga-rak it-seo-yo? )

 

- Do you have a fork? : ( po-keu it-seo-yo? )

 

- Do you have salt? : ( so-geum it-seo-yo? )

 

 

At a store:

- Do you have a power bank? : ( bo-jo-bae-teo-ri it-seo-yo? )

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you can say at a restaurant:

- Do you have soy sauce? : ( gan-jang it-seo-yo? )

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Server might respond:
 - Yes, here it is: ( ne, yeo-gi it-seum-ni-da )

 

- Sorry, we don’t have it. : ( joe-song-ham-ni-da, eop-seum-ni-da )

 

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In Korean culture,

it’s common to ask politely for items you need,

especially in restaurants or stores.

This phrase demonstrates good manners

and ensures a positive interaction.

 

Koreans appreciate politeness,

so using ( ___ it-seo-yo? ) with a respectful tone

will always leave a good impression.

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This phrase will make your Korean conversations

more practical and courteous.

Try it during your next trip to Korea!

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