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Everyday phrases

Ordering at a Korean café: phrases you'll actually use

Order coffee in Korean with confidence, from 아이스 아메리카노 한 잔 주세요 to takeaway, extra shots and the buzzer you'll be handed.

Phrase from this story: 주세요 = please give me