Korean word

주문하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchumunhada

Meaning

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Example

온라인으로 새 신발을 주문했어요.ol la i neu ro sae sin ba reul chu mun hae sseo yo

I ordered new shoes online.

Illustration for 주문하다 (order)

More examples

파티 음식을 전화로 주문했어요.pa ti eum si geul cheon hwa ro chu mun hae sseo yo

I ordered the party food over the phone.

Core concept

Turn a choice of goods and quantities into a request for preparation or delivery.

Common phrases

  • 배달 음식을 주문하다pae dal eum si geul chu mun ha da

    order food for delivery

  • 제품을 주문하다che pu meul chu mun ha da

    order products

Similar words

시키다sikida: Ask a restaurant or delivery service to prepare specified food.
예약하다yeyakada: Arrange a time, place, or service in advance for later use.
구매하다kumaehada: Get goods or services by paying for them.
요청하다yocheonghada: Make a formal request for help, information, or a specific action.

Definition in Korean

원하는 상품과 수량을 말해 그에 맞게 준비하거나 배달받도록 요청하는 동사.won ha neun sang pum gwa su ryang eul mal hae keu e mat kke chun bi ha geo na pae dal bat tto rok yo cheong ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 주문 (jumun, "order") combines with 하다 (hada, "do") to form a verb meaning to place an order.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may associate order with a command, but in service settings this word usually describes a customer's practical request.

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