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“I’ll take care of the bill” in Korean: 계산은 제가 할게요
계산은 제가 할게요
gyesaneun jega halgeyo
Meaning
I’ll take care of the bill.
Usage note
In Korea, one person often pays for everyone. You can also say 제가 낼게요.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [계사는 제가 할께요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 계산은 | ||
| 계 | ㄱ+ㅖ | gye |
| 산 | ㅅ+ㅏ+ㄴ | [사] sa |
| 은 | ㅇ+ㅡ+ㄴ | [는] neun |
| 제가 | ||
| 제 | ㅈ+ㅔ | je |
| 가 | ㄱ+ㅏ | ga |
| 할게요 | ||
| 할 | ㅎ+ㅏ+ㄹ | hal |
| 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. 산은 → [사는]
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 할게 → [할께]
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 “계산은”
- 계산은 따로 할게요We’ll pay separately
Phrases with “제가”
- 설거지는 제가 할게요I’ll do the dishes
- 제가 이해한 내용이 맞는지 확인하고 싶습니다I’d like to confirm that my understanding is correct
- 오늘은 제가 쏠게요Today’s on me
- 오늘은 제가 대접하겠습니다It’s my treat today
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Question 1 What does “계산은 제가 할게요” mean?
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Answer: I’ll take care of the bill
Question 2 How do you say “I’ll take care of the bill” in Korean?
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Answer: 계산은 제가 할게요 gyesaneun jega halgeyo
Question 3 How is “계산은 제가 할게요” pronounced?
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Answer: [계사는 제가 할께요]
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- 너무 짜요It’s too salty
- 국물 좀 더 주세요Could I have a little more broth
- 알레르기가 있어요I have an allergy
- 예약했어요I have a reservation
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