Clarifying Dietary Restrictions at a Restaurant | Learn Korean in English

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Dialogue

한 손님에게 식이 제한이 있어서 주문하기 전에 분명한 정보가 필요해요.

han SON-nim-eh-geh shi-GEE jeh-ha-NEE ee-SSUH-suh joo-MOON-ha-gee JUN-eh boon-MYUNG-han jung-BOH-ga pee-RYOH-heh-yo One guest has a dietary restriction, so we need clear information before ordering.

재료를 목록으로 정리해 드릴 수 있어요.

jay-RYOH-reul mong-NOHG-geu-ro jung-NEE-heh deu-RIL soo ee-SSUH-yo We can list the ingredients.

하지만 준비 공간을 함께 사용한다는 점은 말씀드려야 해요.

ha-JEE-man jun-BEE gong-GAN-eul ham-KKEH sa-YONG-han-da-neun juhm-eun mal-SSEUM-deu-RYUH-ya heh-yo But I should mention that the prep areas are shared.

도움이 되네요. 손님이 어느 정도의 위험을 허용할 수 있는지 결정할 수 있겠어요.

doh-OO-mee dweh-NEH-yo. SON-nee-mee uh-NEU jung-DOH-eh wee-HUM-eul huh-YONG-hal soo IN-neun-jee kyul-JUNG-hal soo eet-KKESS-uh-yo That helps; the guest can decide what level of risk is acceptable.

추측하는 대신 주방에 각 구성 요소를 하나씩 확인해 달라고 하겠습니다.

choo-CHEUK-ha-neun dae-SHIN joo-BANG-eh gak koo-SUNG yo-SOH-reul ha-na-SSIK hwa-GIN-heh DAL-la-go ha-GESS-seum-nee-da I'll ask the kitchen to check each component instead of guessing.

소스와 토핑도 포함해 주세요. 그런 것들은 놓치기 쉽거든요.

SOH-seu-wa TOH-ping-do poo-HAM-heh joo-SEH-yo. geu-REON guh-DDEU-reun noh-CHI-gee shweep-KKUH-deun-NYO Please include sauces and toppings too, since those are easy to miss.

주방에서 그것들도 따로 확인하도록 하겠습니다.

joo-BANG-eh-suh geu-GUT-ddeul-do TTAH-ro hwa-GIN-ha-doh-ROHK ha-GESS-seum-nee-da I'll make sure they check those separately.

그러면 손님에게 부담을 주지 않고 모두가 주문할 수 있겠네요.

geu-ruh-MYUN SON-nee-meh-geh boo-DAM-eul joo-JEE an-KOH mo-doo-ga joo-MOON-hal soo eet-KKEN-neh-yo Then everyone can order without putting pressure on the guest.

세부 사항을 확인하면 다시 와서 그 내용을 하나씩 설명해 드리겠습니다.

seh-BOO sa-HANG-eul hwa-GIN-ha-myun da-SHEE wa-SUH geu nae-YONG-eul ha-na-SSIK suhl-MYUNG-heh deu-RI-gess-seum-nee-da Once I have the details, I'll come back and walk you through them.

Word by Word

한 '한' means one or a single here, describing one guest with a dietary restriction. It commonly comes directly before a countable noun, as in '한 손님'; use it when referring to one person or thing.

손님에게 '손님에게' means for or with respect to the guest here, marking the guest connected with the dietary restriction. The ending '-에게' commonly marks the person affected by or receiving something, as in '손님에게 설명하다'; this is useful when speaking about a guest at a restaurant.

식이 '식이' means dietary or related to diet here and modifies '제한'. It is used in combinations such as '식이 제한' when discussing food-related restrictions in a restaurant or medical context.

제한이 '제한이' means a restriction in the phrase describing a restriction that exists for the guest. The ending '-이' marks '제한' as the subject of '있다'; use this pattern to say that a condition or limitation exists.

있어서 '있어서' means because there is or because someone has something here, giving the reason information is needed. The '-어서' ending connects a reason to a result, as in '시간이 있어서 도와줄 수 있어요'; use it when explaining why something happens.

주문하기 '주문하기' means ordering here and presents the action as a noun before '전에'. The pattern '동사-기 전에' means before doing something, so it can be reused with actions such as eating or leaving.

전에 '전에' means before, marking the time before ordering in this sentence. It commonly follows an action noun in '주문하기 전에'; use it to state what should happen earlier.

분명한 '분명한' means clear or definite information that leaves little uncertainty here. It modifies a noun directly, as in '분명한 설명'; use it when asking for an answer or description that is easy to understand.

정보가 '정보가' means information and marks it as what is needed in this sentence. The ending '-가' marks '정보' as the subject of '필요하다'; use this pattern when saying that particular information is necessary.

필요해요 '필요해요' means is needed or is necessary here, referring to clear information needed before ordering. It is a polite everyday ending for '필요하다'; use it to state a practical requirement politely.

재료를 '재료를' means the ingredients and marks them as the object being listed. The ending '-를' marks the object of an action such as '정리하다'; use it when asking a restaurant or cook about the ingredients in a dish.

목록으로 '목록으로' means as a list or in list form here, describing how the ingredients can be organized. The ending '-으로' can mark a format or method, as in '표로 정리하다'; use it when requesting information in an organized form.

정리해 '정리해' means organize or arrange here, referring to putting the ingredients into a list. It is the connecting form used before '드릴 수 있어요' in '정리해 드릴 수 있어요'; use it in polite offers to organize or explain information for someone.

드릴 '드릴' contributes the meaning of doing or providing something for the listener respectfully in '정리해 드릴 수 있어요'. It appears before '수' in the pattern '동사-아/어 드릴 수 있어요'; use this pattern when politely offering help to someone.

수 '수' means a possibility or way in the ability pattern '정리해 드릴 수 있어요'. The pattern '동사-ㄹ/을 수 있다' expresses that someone can do something; use it to talk about ability or possibility.

있어요 '있어요' completes the expression '할 수 있어요', meaning can or is able to, so the speaker can provide the ingredient list. This polite form follows '수' in ability expressions; use it to make a polite statement about what is possible.

하지만 '하지만' means but or however and introduces an important limitation about the shared preparation areas. It commonly begins a sentence that contrasts with what was just said; use it when adding a caution or exception.

준비 '준비' means preparation here and forms the compound '준비 공간', preparation area. It is commonly combined with nouns for preparing food, materials, or events; use it when discussing the preparation stage.

공간을 '공간을' means the spaces or areas and marks them as the object of '함께 사용한다'. The ending '-을' marks the thing being used; use it when describing a physical area involved in an activity.

함께 '함께' means together or jointly here, indicating that the preparation areas are used by more than one process or group. It commonly comes before a verb such as '사용하다'; use it when emphasizing shared participation or use.

사용한다는 '사용한다는' means that they use or that they share the use of something here, introducing the content of the information being mentioned. The form '-다는' presents a statement as content before a noun such as '점'; use it when referring to a fact or claim.

점은 '점은' means the point or the fact, with the topic marker emphasizing the fact that the preparation areas are shared. The pattern '동사-다는 점' means the fact that someone does something; use it to highlight an important detail or qualification.

말씀드려야 '말씀드려야' means must tell or mention respectfully here, referring to the speaker's duty to inform the guest. It appears in '말씀드려야 해요', where '-어야 하다' expresses necessity; use this respectful expression when giving important information to a customer or senior person.

도움이 '도움이' means help and marks it as the subject of the expression '도움이 되다', to be helpful. The pattern '도움이 되다' is used when information or an action benefits someone; use it when acknowledging useful assistance.

되네요 '되네요' means turns out to be helpful or is helpful, with a tone of noticing or acknowledging the result. It completes '도움이 되네요'; use '-네요' when reacting to something newly noticed or confirmed.

손님이 '손님이' means the guest and marks the guest as the person who can decide. The ending '-이' marks the subject of a verb; use it when identifying who performs an action in a sentence.

어느 '어느' means which or what in the phrase asking what level of risk the guest can accept. It commonly comes before a noun such as '정도' when selecting among possible degrees or categories; use it for a specific choice or range.

정도의 '정도의' means of what level or degree here, modifying '위험' in the phrase '어느 정도의 위험'. The pattern '어느 정도의 + noun' asks about the amount or degree of something; use it when discussing acceptable levels rather than exact numbers.

위험을 '위험을' means risk and marks it as what the guest may accept. The ending '-을' marks the object of '허용하다'; use this word when discussing possible danger or unwanted consequences.

허용할 '허용할' means accept or allow here, describing the risk level the guest can permit. It is the form used before '수 있는지' in '허용할 수 있는지'; use it when discussing whether a condition or amount is acceptable.

있는지 '있는지' contributes the meaning whether one can or whether something is possible in '허용할 수 있는지'. The ending '-는지' introduces an embedded question or uncertainty; use it when reporting what someone needs to determine.

결정할 '결정할' means decide here, referring to the guest deciding what level of risk is acceptable. It appears before '수 있겠어요' in '결정할 수 있겠어요'; use it when talking about making a choice or reaching a decision.

있겠어요 '있겠어요' means could or would be able to here, expressing a tentative possibility that the guest can decide. In '동사-ㄹ/을 수 있겠어요', it presents ability or possibility cautiously; use it when making a careful prediction or suggestion.

추측하는 '추측하는' means guessing here and modifies the implied action of guessing about each component. It is the form used before '대신' in '추측하는 대신'; use it to describe an action that is being avoided in favor of another action.

대신 '대신' means instead of here, contrasting checking each component with guessing. The pattern '동사-는 대신' means instead of doing something; use it when replacing one method or action with another.

주방에 '주방에' means to the kitchen here, marking where the speaker directs the request to check each component. The ending '-에' can mark a destination or recipient of a request; use it when directing a request to a department or place.

각 '각' means each here and emphasizes that every component will be checked individually. It commonly comes directly before a noun, as in '각 요소'; use it when treating members of a group one at a time.

구성 '구성' means component or composition here as part of '구성 요소', a component of the dish. It commonly combines with '요소' when describing parts that make up a whole; use it when breaking a dish, system, or plan into parts.

요소를 '요소를' means the components and marks them as the objects to be checked. The ending '-를' marks what the kitchen will verify; use it when referring to individual parts of a larger item.

하나씩 '하나씩' means one by one here, showing that the components will be checked individually rather than all at once. It commonly follows a group noun such as '요소'; use it when describing a careful sequential process.

확인해 '확인해' means check or verify here, referring to verifying each component. It is the connecting form in '확인해 달라고 하겠습니다'; use it before a following request or action in a connected sentence.

달라고 '달라고' contributes the meaning asking someone to do something in '확인해 달라고 하겠습니다'. The pattern '동사-아/어 달라고 하다' reports a request for another person's help; use it when saying what you asked someone to do.

하겠습니다 '하겠습니다' means I will do it or I will make the request here, expressing a formal commitment by the speaker. In '확인해 달라고 하겠습니다', it means the speaker will ask the kitchen to check; use it for a polite, firm intention in service situations.

소스와 '소스와' means sauces and, linking sauces with the toppings mentioned next. The ending '-와' joins nouns in a formal or neutral way; use it to list two items that should both be included or checked.

토핑도 '토핑도' means toppings too, adding toppings to the sauces that need to be included. The ending '-도' means also or too; use it when adding another item to an existing request or list.

포함해 '포함해' means include here, asking that sauces and toppings be part of the ingredient information. It is the connecting form in '포함해 주세요'; use it before a polite request ending when asking someone to include an item.

주세요 '주세요' makes '포함해 주세요' a polite request meaning please include them. It commonly follows a verb in the form '동사-아/어 주세요'; use it when politely asking a staff member or another person to do something.

그런 '그런' means such or those kinds of here, referring back to sauces and toppings. It comes before '것들' to refer to items of the type just mentioned; use it when pointing back to a previously described kind of thing.

것들은 '것들은' means those things, referring here to sauces and toppings, with the topic marker highlighting them. The pattern '그런 것들' refers to things of a previously mentioned type; use it when discussing several items without repeating their names.

놓치기 '놓치기' means missing or overlooking here, treating the action as a noun in '놓치기 쉽다'. The pattern '동사-기 쉽다' means be easy to do, so it can be reused for actions that are easy to overlook or forget.

쉽거든요 '쉽거든요' means are easy to, and here gives the reason that sauces and toppings are easy to miss. The ending '-거든요' adds background information or an explanation; use it when politely explaining why a request matters.

주방에서 '주방에서' means in the kitchen or by the kitchen here, marking the place where the checking will be done. The ending '-에서' commonly marks the location of an action; use it when describing where cooking or verification takes place.

그것들도 '그것들도' means those things too, referring again to the sauces and toppings and adding them to the separate check. The ending '-도' means also or too; use it to include an additional previously mentioned item.

따로 '따로' means separately here, indicating that the sauces and toppings will be checked apart from the other components. It commonly comes before an action such as '확인하다'; use it when requesting individual handling or separate treatment.

확인하도록 '확인하도록' contributes the meaning so that they check or to have them check in '확인하도록 하겠습니다'. The construction '동사-도록 하다' expresses arranging or ensuring that an action is carried out; use it when taking responsibility for making a process happen.

그러면 '그러면' means then or in that case here, introducing the expected result of checking the ingredients carefully. It commonly begins a consequence or response based on what was just said; use it when connecting a condition with its result.

부담을 '부담을' means pressure or burden and marks it as what could be put on the guest. It appears in the common expression '부담을 주다', to put pressure on someone; use it when discussing emotional or social pressure.

주지 '주지' contributes the meaning give or impose in the expression '부담을 주지 않고', without putting pressure on someone. It is the connected form before the negative '않고'; use the full pattern when describing an action avoided while another action takes place.

않고 '않고' means without doing or not doing here, connecting the avoided action of putting pressure on the guest with ordering. The pattern '동사-지 않고' means without doing something; use it to describe two actions where the first is not performed.

모두가 '모두가' means everyone and marks all the people in the group as the subject who can order. The ending '-가' marks the subject; use it when emphasizing that every member of a group is included.

주문할 '주문할' means order here, describing the action everyone may be able to take. It appears before '수 있겠네요' in '주문할 수 있겠네요'; use it in ability expressions about ordering food or other goods.

있겠네요 '있겠네요' means would be able to or could here, with a tone of recognizing a positive expected result. In '주문할 수 있겠네요', it cautiously expresses that everyone can order; use it when drawing a tentative conclusion from new information.

세부 '세부' means details or specifics here and forms '세부 사항', specific details. It commonly comes before '사항' in service or administrative contexts; use it when referring to the precise information still being checked.

사항을 '사항을' means the details or matters and marks them as what the speaker will check. It is commonly used in the expression '세부 사항을 확인하다'; use it when discussing specific points in an order, plan, or request.

확인하면 '확인하면' means once I check or if I confirm here, setting the condition for coming back and explaining the information. The ending '-면' connects a condition or time to a following result; use it when saying what will happen after verification.

다시 '다시' means again or back here, indicating that the speaker will return after checking the details. It commonly modifies verbs such as '오다' or '하다'; use it when repeating an action or returning to a place or person.

와서 '와서' means come and then or after coming here, linking the return with the following explanation. The '-아서/어서' form connects sequential actions; use it when one person comes somewhere and performs another action afterward.

그 '그' means that or the, referring here to the details just mentioned. It comes before a noun such as '내용'; use it to point back to information already known in the conversation.

내용을 '내용을' means the contents or information and marks it as what will be explained. The ending '-을' marks the object of '설명하다'; use it when explaining the substance of a message, result, or document.

설명해 '설명해' means explain here, referring to explaining the checked details step by step. It is the connecting form in '설명해 드리겠습니다'; use it before a respectful offer or promise to explain something to someone.

드리겠습니다 '드리겠습니다' means I will do or provide it respectfully for you here, completing '설명해 드리겠습니다'. It shows that the speaker will explain something as a service to the listener; use it for a formal, polite promise to help or provide information.

Grammar Points

-다는 점

준비 공간을 함께 사용한다는 점

jun-BEE gong-GAN-eul ham-KKEH sa-YONG-han-da-neun juhm

the fact that the prep area is used together

-다는 점 turns a statement into a noun phrase, meaning “the fact that…” or “the point that…”.

-거든요

소스와 토핑은 놓치기 쉽거든요.

SOH-seu-wa TOH-ping-eun noh-CHI-gee shweep-KKUH-deun-NYO

Sauce and toppings are easy to miss, you see.

-거든요 adds a reason or explanation, often giving background information to the listener.

Korean Vocabulary

도움이 되네요 phrase

doh-OO-mee dweh-NEH-yo that helps

목록으로 정리해 드릴 수 있어요 phrase

mong-NOHG-geu-ro jung-NEE-heh deu-RIL soo ee-SSUH-yo can list and organize for you

분명한 adj

boon-MYUNG-han clear

사용한다는 점 phrase

sa-YONG-han-da-neun juhm the fact that it is used

식이 제한 noun

shi-GEE jeh-HAN dietary restriction

한 손님에게 식이 제한이 있어서

어느 정도의 위험 phrase

uh-NEU jung-DOH-eh wee-HUM a certain level of risk

재료 noun

jay-RYOH ingredients

정보 noun

jung-BOH information

주문하기 전에 phrase

joo-MOON-ha-gee JUN-eh before ordering

준비 공간 noun

jun-BEE gong-GAN prep area

함께 adv

ham-KKEH together; jointly

허용할 수 있는지 phrase

huh-YONG-hal soo IN-neun-jee whether it can be accepted

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

We can list the ingredients.

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재료를 목록으로 정리해 드릴 수 있어요.

I'll make sure they check those separately.

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주방에서 그것들도 따로 확인하도록 하겠습니다.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

information

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정보

together; jointly

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함께

clear

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분명한

ingredients

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재료