Korean word

웨이터

Pronunciation

Romanizationweiteo

Meaning

  • nounwaiter

Example

웨이터가 물을 가져왔어요.we i teo ga mu reul ka jeo wa sseo yo

The waiter brought water.

Illustration for 웨이터 (waiter)

More examples

저는 웨이터에게 팁을 주는 편이에요.cheo neun we i teo e ge ti beul chu neun pyeo ni e yo

I tend to tip the waiter.

Core concept

A restaurant worker who takes customers' orders, brings their food and drinks, and helps with payment.

Common phrases

  • 웨이터에게 주문하다we i teo e ge chu mun ha da

    place an order with the waiter

  • 웨이터에게 팁을 주다we i teo e ge ti beul chu da

    give the waiter a tip

  • 웨이터에게 추천을 받다we i teo e ge chu cheo neul pat tta

    get a recommendation from the waiter

Similar words

웨이트리스weiteuriseu: Female restaurant worker who takes customer orders and brings meals and drinks.
직원chigwon: Employee working for a business or organization.
종업원chongeobwon: A worker who serves customers or handles tasks in a shop or restaurant.
서버seobeo: Restaurant or cafe service worker who handles orders and brings food and drinks to tables.

Definition in Korean

손님의 주문을 받아 음료와 음식을 서빙하고 계산까지 도와주는 식당 종업원son ni mui chu mu neul pa da eum nyo wa eum si geul seo bing ha go kye san kka ji to wa ju neun sik ttang chong eo bwon

Word origin

This Korean term is a loanword formed by adapting the English word waiter to Korean pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • Its Korean pronunciation has three clear syllables, so listening for the full sound rather than the English spelling helps learners catch it in natural speech.

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