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How to Say “I’ll eat here” in Korean: 여기서 먹을게요
여기서 먹을게요
yeogiseo meogeulgeyo
Meaning
I’ll eat here.
Usage note
The answer to “for here or to go?” The ending -ㄹ게요 expresses what you will do, with a soft sense of promise.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [여기서 머글께요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 여기서 | ||
| 여 | ㅇ+ㅕ | yeo |
| 기 | ㄱ+ㅣ | gi |
| 서 | ㅅ+ㅓ | seo |
| 먹을게요 | ||
| 먹 | ㅁ+ㅓ+ㄱ | [머] meo |
| 을 | ㅇ+ㅡ+ㄹ | [글] geul |
| 게 | ㄱ+ㅔ | [께] ge |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 먹을게 → [머글께]
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 을게 → [을께]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “여기서”
- 여기서 내려요I’m getting off here
- 여기서 사진 찍어도 돼요?May I take photos here
- 여기서 제일 잘 나가는 메뉴가 뭐예요?What’s the best-selling item here
- 여기서 걸어서 갈 수 있어요?Can I walk there from here
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Question 1 What does “여기서 먹을게요” mean?
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Answer: I’ll eat here
Question 2 How do you say “I’ll eat here” in Korean?
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Answer: 여기서 먹을게요 yeogiseo meogeulgeyo
Question 3 How is “여기서 먹을게요” pronounced?
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Answer: [여기서 머글께요]
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