Requesting a Detailed Invoice | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: At a service desk, a guest asks staff for a detailed invoice that separates room, breakfast, and laundry services for work records..

EN → KO / Level: B1

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Dialogue

A

간단한 영수증 대신 상세한 청구서를 받을 수 있을까요?

gahn-DAHN-hahn yung-SOO-jeung deh-SHEEN sahng-SEH-hahn chung-GOO-suh-rul bah-DEUL soo ee-SSUL-kkah-yoh? Could I have a detailed invoice instead of a simple receipt?
B

준비해 드릴 수 있습니다. 서비스별로 따로 기재해 드릴까요?

joon-BEE-heh deu-REEL soo eet-SSEUM-nee-dah. suh-BEE-seu-byul-LOH TTAH-roh gee-JEH-heh deu-REEL-kkah-yoh? I can prepare one. Should I list each service separately?
A

회사 업무 기록에 사용할 거라서 서비스별 내용이 분명해야 합니다.

hweh-SAH uhm-MOO gee-ROHK-eh sah-YONG-hal KKUH-rah-suh suh-BEE-seu-byul nae-YONG-ee boon-MYUNG-heh-yah ham-NEE-dah. It is for work records, so each service needs to be clear.
B

객실, 아침 식사, 세탁 서비스를 각각 다른 줄에 적을 수 있습니다.

gek-SSIL, ah-CHIM SHIK-ssa, seh-TAHK suh-BEE-seu-rul gahk-KKAHK DAH-reun JOO-reh juh-GEUL soo eet-SSEUM-nee-dah. I can list the room, breakfast, and laundry on separate lines.
A

세탁 서비스는 객실 요금과 따로 적어 주세요.

seh-TAHK suh-BEE-seu-neun gek-SSIL yo-GEUM-gwah TTAH-roh juh-GUH joo-SEH-yoh. Please keep the laundry service separate from the room charge.
B

기다리시는 동안 그렇게 준비해 드리겠습니다.

gee-dah-ree-SHEE-neun doh-AHN guh-ruh-KEH joon-BEE-heh deu-ree-GET-SSEUM-nee-dah. I will prepare that version while you wait.
A

그러면 저희 사무실에서 처리하기 더 쉬울 거예요.

guh-ruh-MYUN juh-HEE sah-moo-SHIL-eh-suh chuh-ree-HAH-gee duh SHWEE-ul guh-YEH-yoh. That will make it easier for my office to process.
B

맨 위에 짧은 설명도 추가하겠습니다.

mae-nee-eh jjal-BEUN sul-MYUNG-doh choo-GAH-hah-get-SSEUM-nee-dah. I will add a short description at the top as well.
A

그러면 서류를 제출할 때 질문이 생기지 않을 거예요.

guh-ruh-MYUN suh-RYOO-rul jeh-CHOOl-hal TTAE jil-MOON-ee saeng-GEE-jee ah-NEUL guh-YEH-yoh. That should prevent questions when I submit the document.
B

제가 출력하기 전에 내용을 확인해 주세요.

jeh-GAH chool-LYUH-kah-gee juhn-EH nae-YONG-eul hwah-GIN-heh joo-SEH-yoh. Please check the details before I print it.

Word by Word

간단한 "간단한" means simple here and modifies "영수증", describing the less detailed receipt. Use it before a noun when describing something uncomplicated, especially in a service or document context.
영수증 "영수증" means receipt, the document being contrasted with the requested invoice. Use it when referring to proof of payment for a purchase or service.
대신 "대신" means instead of here, showing that the speaker wants an invoice in place of a receipt. A useful pattern is "A 대신 B" for choosing B rather than A.
상세한 "상세한" means detailed here and modifies "청구서", indicating that the document should show more information. Use it before documents or explanations when specific contents need to be shown.
청구서를 "청구서를" means invoice with the object marker attached; it is the document the speaker wants to receive. The ending marks the invoice as the object of the receiving action in this request.
받을 "받을" means receive here and appears before "수" in "받을 수 있을까요". This form is useful when asking whether receiving a document, item, or service is possible.
수 In "받을 수 있을까요", "수" provides the possibility or ability slot between the action and "있을까요". Use this pattern after an action when asking whether something can be done or received.
있을까요 "있을까요" makes "받을 수 있을까요" a polite question about possibility. Use the expression when making a courteous request at a reception desk or service counter.
준비해 "준비해" means prepare here and links the preparation action to the offer in "준비해 드릴 수 있습니다". It is useful when explaining that you can get a document, item, or arrangement ready for someone.
드릴 "드릴" shows that the preparation will be done or provided for the other person in "준비해 드릴 수 있습니다". Use it in a polite service offer when the action benefits the listener.
있습니다 In "준비해 드릴 수 있습니다", "있습니다" completes a formal polite expression of ability or availability. Use this formal ending when speaking courteously to a customer or in a professional setting.
서비스별로 "서비스별로" means by service, organizing the information separately for each service. Use this form when arranging items according to categories such as services, departments, or dates.
따로 "따로" means separately here, indicating that each service should be listed apart from the others. Use it when asking for items, charges, or pieces of information to remain separate.
기재해 "기재해" means write or list in a document and links to the polite offer in "기재해 드릴까요". It is especially useful for recording names, charges, or details on an official document.
드릴까요 "드릴까요" asks politely whether the speaker should do or provide something for the listener. In "기재해 드릴까요", it is a courteous offer to list each service.
회사 "회사" means company here and forms part of "회사 업무 기록", the work records of the speaker's company. Use it when referring to an organization or workplace in business conversations.
업무 "업무" means work or business duties here and modifies "기록", giving the records a work-related purpose. Use it with documents, schedules, or tasks connected to professional duties.
기록에 "기록에" means for or in records, with "에" marking the intended use of the records in "회사 업무 기록에 사용할". The pattern is useful when saying what something will be used for.
사용할 "사용할" means use here and appears in "회사 업무 기록에 사용할 거라서", explaining the purpose of the invoice. Use it before a following expression when describing intended use.
거라서 "거라서" gives the reason because it is for the purpose just mentioned in "회사 업무 기록에 사용할 거라서". Use it to connect a stated situation or purpose with the reason for a request.
서비스별 "서비스별" means per service and modifies "내용", so the details must be clear for each service. Use this category-making pattern when information needs to be organized item by item.
내용이 "내용이" means the content or details, with "이" marking it as the subject of "분명해야 합니다". Use it when discussing what a document, message, or explanation contains.
분명해야 "분명해야" means must be clear here and leads into the formal requirement "분명해야 합니다". Use it when stating that information needs to be understandable or unambiguous.
합니다 In "분명해야 합니다", "합니다" gives the requirement a formal polite ending. Use this formal style in professional explanations, instructions, and customer service conversations.
객실 "객실" means room or guest room here as one item to be listed on the invoice. Use it in hotel contexts when referring specifically to a guest's room.
아침 "아침" means morning here and specifies the time in "아침 식사", meaning the morning meal. Use it before a meal or activity when identifying something connected with the morning.
식사 "식사" means meal here as part of "아침 식사", one of the invoice items. Use it when referring to a meal in a polite or service-related context.
세탁 "세탁" means laundry here and identifies the laundry service listed on the invoice. Use it when referring to washing clothes or a laundry-related service.
서비스를 "서비스를" means service with the object marker attached; in the list, it is the service item affected by the writing action. Use this object-marked form when a service is being requested, listed, or checked.
각각 "각각" means each or respectively here, showing that the room, breakfast, and laundry are handled one by one. Use it when several items receive separate treatment or descriptions.
다른 "다른" means different or separate here and modifies "줄", indicating that the items go on different lines. Use it before a noun when distinguishing one item or place from another.
줄에 "줄에" means on a line, with "에" marking the location where the items are written. Use it when giving document or formatting instructions about where something should appear.
적을 "적을" means write or list here and appears before "수" in "다른 줄에 적을 수 있습니다". Use this form when describing the possibility of writing or recording something in a particular place.
서비스는 "서비스는" means service with the topic marker attached, making the laundry service the item being discussed in the request. Use this topic-marked form when setting one service apart for special instructions.
요금과 "요금과" means charge or fee with "과" linking it to the separation relationship in "요금과 따로". Use it when identifying a fee that should be handled separately from another item.
적어 "적어" means write or list here and connects directly to the request ending in "적어 주세요". Use this form when politely asking someone to write or record information.
주세요 In "적어 주세요", "주세요" makes the instruction a polite request meaning please write or list it. The same request ending appears in "확인해 주세요" when asking someone to check something.
기다리시는 "기다리시는" means wait in an honorific form, referring respectfully to the listener in "기다리시는 동안". Use it when describing an action performed by a customer or another person who should be addressed politely.
동안 "동안" means while or during and sets the time span in "기다리시는 동안", while you wait. Use it after a time period or an action clause to say that something happens during that interval.
그렇게 "그렇게" means that way or as requested here, referring to the separate and detailed invoice format. Use it when pointing back to a previously described method or arrangement.
드리겠습니다 "드리겠습니다" means I will do or provide it for you in a formal polite promise. In "그렇게 준비해 드리겠습니다", it assures the customer that the requested version will be prepared.
그러면 "그러면" means then or in that case and introduces the consequence of the clearer invoice. Use it to connect a condition or decision with what will happen as a result.
저희 "저희" means we or our in a humble form, referring politely to the speaker's office in "저희 사무실". Use it in professional speech when referring modestly to your own group or organization.
사무실에서 "사무실에서" means at or in the office, with "에서" marking the place where processing will happen. Use it to identify the location in which an action or work is carried out.
처리하기 "처리하기" means to process here and presents the processing action as something that can be easier in "처리하기 더 쉬울 거예요". Use this form when discussing how easy or difficult an activity is.
더 "더" means more here and makes the comparison in "더 쉬울 거예요", easier. Use it before an adjective when saying that something has a greater degree of a quality.
쉬울 "쉬울" means will be easier here and appears before "거예요" in the prediction "더 쉬울 거예요". Use it when assessing the expected difficulty of a process or task.
거예요 In "더 쉬울 거예요", "거예요" gives a polite prediction that the process will be easier. Use it when stating an expected result or likely situation in a conversational professional exchange.
맨 "맨" means very or topmost here and emphasizes the position in "맨 위에", at the very top. Use it before a location word when specifying the extreme end or highest position.
위에 "위에" means at or on top, with "에" marking the location where the description will be added. Use it for the position of text or an object on a page or surface.
짧은 "짧은" means short here and modifies "설명", indicating that the added description should not be long. Use it before a noun when describing limited length or duration.
설명도 "설명도" means description also, with "도" adding the description to the other invoice details. Use it when saying that one more item or action is included in addition to what was already mentioned.
추가하겠습니다 "추가하겠습니다" means I will add and expresses a formal polite intention or promise. Use it when confirming that information, a note, or an item will be included.
서류를 "서류를" means document with the object marker attached; it is the document being submitted in "서류를 제출할 때". Use this form when a document is the object of an action such as submitting or checking.
제출할 "제출할" means submit here and appears before "때" in "제출할 때", when I submit the document. Use it when referring to the act of handing in a document or application.
때 "때" means when or time and marks the timing in "제출할 때". Use it after an action or situation to say when something happens.
질문이 "질문이" means question with "이" marking it as the subject of "생기지 않을 거예요". Use it when describing a question that arises or does not arise during a process.
생기지 "생기지" means arise or come up here and sets up the negative expression "생기지 않을 거예요". Use it when talking about questions, problems, or situations coming into existence.
않을 "않을" contributes the meaning will not or not in "생기지 않을 거예요". Use it after the preceding action form when saying that an action or situation will not occur.
제가 "제가" means I, with "가" marking the speaker as the subject of printing in "제가 출력하기 전에". Use it when explicitly identifying yourself as the person who performs an action.
출력하기 "출력하기" means to print or output here and appears before "전에" in "출력하기 전에", before I print it. Use this form when placing a printing action before another action or request.
전에 "전에" means before and sets the timing in "출력하기 전에". Use it after an action or time expression when something must happen earlier.
내용을 "내용을" means the content or details with the object marker attached; it is what the listener is asked to check. Use it when referring to the information contained in a document or message.
확인해 "확인해" means check or confirm here and connects to the request ending in "확인해 주세요". Use it when asking someone to verify details, accuracy, or a document before the next step.

Grammar Points

V-(으)시는 동안

기다리시는 동안

gee-dah-ree-SHEE-neun doh-AHN

while you wait

동안 means “while/during.” 시 adds an honorific marker when referring respectfully to the listener’s action.

V-기 전에

출력하기 전에 확인해 주세요

chool-LYUH-kah-gee juhn-EH hwah-GIN-heh joo-SEH-yoh

Please check before printing.

기 전에 means “before doing.” The verb stem takes 기 before 전에.

Korean Vocabulary

간단한 영수증 noun
gahn-DAHN-hahn yung-SOO-jeung simple receipt
객실 noun
gek-SSIL room
기재해 드릴까요? phrase
gee-JEH-heh deu-REEL-kkah-yoh Shall I write it down for you?
대신 adv
deh-SHEEN instead of
따로 adv
TTAH-roh separately
받을 수 있을까요? phrase
bah-DEUL soo ee-SSUL-kkah-yoh Could I receive it?
분명해야 합니다 phrase
boon-MYUNG-heh-yah ham-NEE-dah needs to be clear
상세한 청구서 noun
sahng-SEH-hahn chung-GOO-suh detailed invoice
서비스별로 adv
suh-BEE-seu-byul-LOH by service
아침 식사 noun
ah-CHIM SHIK-ssa breakfast
준비해 드릴 수 있습니다 phrase
joon-BEE-heh deu-REEL soo eet-SSEUM-nee-dah I can prepare it for you
회사 업무 기록 noun
hweh-SAH uhm-MOO gee-ROHK company work records

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I will prepare that version while you wait.

Show Answer기다리시는 동안 그렇게 준비해 드리겠습니다.

I will add a short description at the top as well.

Show Answer맨 위에 짧은 설명도 추가하겠습니다.

Please check the details before I print it.

Show Answer제가 출력하기 전에 내용을 확인해 주세요.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

by service

Show Answer서비스별로

separately

Show Answer따로

room

Show Answer객실

instead of

Show Answer대신