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How to Say “Today’s on me” in Korean: 오늘은 제가 쏠게요
오늘은 제가 쏠게요
oneureun jega ssolgeyo
Meaning
Today’s on me.
Usage note
쏘다 literally means “to shoot,” but in conversation it means “to treat.” Informal slang, used among friends.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [오느른 제가 쏠께요].
| 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 |
| 쏠게요 | ||
| 쏠 | ㅆ+ㅗ+ㄹ | ssol |
| 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. 늘은 → [느른]
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 쏠게 → [쏠께]
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 “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 대접하겠습니다It’s my treat today
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
- 계산은 제가 할게요I’ll take care of the bill
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Question 1 What does “오늘은 제가 쏠게요” mean?
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Answer: Today’s on me
Question 2 How do you say “Today’s on me” in Korean?
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Answer: 오늘은 제가 쏠게요 oneureun jega ssolgeyo
Question 3 How is “오늘은 제가 쏠게요” pronounced?
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Answer: [오느른 제가 쏠께요]
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- 앞접시 좀 주세요Could I have a small plate
- 덜 달게 해 주세요Please make it less sweet
- 따로 계산해 주세요Separate checks, please
- 포장돼요?Can I get this to go
- 고기는 빼 주세요Please leave out the meat
- 이거 말고 다른 건 없어요?Do you have anything other than this
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