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How do you say "reservation" in Korean?
예약
yeyak
In Korean, "reservation" is 예약 (yeyak).
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Pronunciation
“yeyak” is spoken as yey-ak, moving at a steady clip with no long vowel stretches.
Writing and usage
예약 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
그는 두 명을 위해 예약을 했다.
geuneun du myeongeul wihae yeyageul haetda.
He made a reservation for two.
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How to remember 예약
Picture a name written next to a table number — that's the sound tucked inside “yeyak.”
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- sauce 소스 soseu
- dressing 드레싱 deuresing
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Questions about 예약
How do you pronounce 예약?
“yeyak” is spoken as yey-ak, moving at a steady clip with no long vowel stretches.
Is 예약 formal or casual?
예약 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 예약 written in Korean?
예약 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as yeyak.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Reservation" in other languages
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