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“It’s my treat today” in Korean: 오늘은 제가 대접하겠습니다
오늘은 제가 대접하겠습니다
oneureun jega daejeopagetseumnida
Meaning
It’s my treat today.
Usage note
A formal way to host a senior or business partner. 대접하다 means “to treat / entertain.”
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [오느른 제가 대저파겓씀니다].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 오늘은 | ||
| 오 | ㅇ+ㅗ | o |
| 늘 | ㄴ+ㅡ+ㄹ | [느] neu |
| 은 | ㅇ+ㅡ+ㄴ | [른] reun |
| 제가 | ||
| 제 | ㅈ+ㅔ | je |
| 가 | ㄱ+ㅏ | ga |
| 대접하겠습니다 | ||
| 대 | ㄷ+ㅐ | dae |
| 접 | ㅈ+ㅓ+ㅂ | [저] jeo |
| 하 | ㅎ+ㅏ | [파] pa |
| 겠 | ㄱ+ㅔ+ㅆ | [겓] get |
| 습 | ㅅ+ㅡ+ㅂ | [씀] seum |
| 니 | ㄴ+ㅣ | ni |
| 다 | ㄷ+ㅏ | da |
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. 늘은 → [느른]
- Aspiration: ㅎ next to ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ or ㅈ blends with it into ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ or ㅊ. 접하 → [저파]
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 겠습니 → [겓씀니]
- Nasalization: a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ becomes ㅇ, ㄴ or ㅁ before ㄴ or ㅁ (and a ㄹ after ㅁ or ㅇ becomes ㄴ). 습니 → [슴니]
Speech style
Ends in -ㅂ니다 or -습니다. The most formal polite style, used for announcements, presentations, business and first meetings.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “오늘은”
- 오늘은 집에서 쉴 거예요I’ll rest at home today
- 오늘은 행복한 하루였어요Today was a happy day
- 오늘은 일찍 퇴근해요I’m leaving work early today
- 오늘은 제가 쏠게요Today’s on me
Phrases with “제가”
- 제가 이해한 내용이 맞는지 확인하고 싶습니다I’d like to confirm that my understanding is correct
- 설거지는 제가 할게요I’ll do the dishes
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Question 1 What does “오늘은 제가 대접하겠습니다” mean?
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Answer: It’s my treat today
Question 2 How do you say “It’s my treat today” in Korean?
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Answer: 오늘은 제가 대접하겠습니다 oneureun jega daejeopagetseumnida
Question 3 How is “오늘은 제가 대접하겠습니다” pronounced?
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Answer: [오느른 제가 대저파겓씀니다]
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Practice in the gameMore phrases for this situation
- 음식이 입에 맞으세요?Is the food to your liking
- 간이 딱 맞아서 자꾸 손이 가요The seasoning is just right, so I keep reaching for more
- 맵기를 조금 낮춰 주실 수 있을까요?Could you make it a little less spicy
- 배가 터지도록 먹었더니 움직이기 싫네요I ate until I nearly burst, and now I don’t want to move
- 식사가 나오기까지 얼마나 걸릴까요?About how long will it take for the food to come out
- 계산은 제가 할게요I’ll take care of the bill
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