TL-068 · Food
Can I have tap water at the restaurant? — Korean
Ask specifically for tap water when you want to distinguish it from bottled water, and check what the restaurant offers.
Quick answer
수돗물을 받을 수 있나요?
Meaning Could I have some tap water?
sudonmureul badeul su innayo?
When to use it
When staff ask about water, specify what you want rather than simply saying bottled or still.
Core phrases
수돗물을 받을 수 있나요?
sudonmureul badeul su innayo?
Could I have some tap water?
생수 대신 수돗물을 요청드리는 거예요.
saengsu daesin sudonmureul yocheongdeurineun geoyeyo.
I'd prefer tap water rather than bottled water.
그럼 수돗물 한 잔 부탁드립니다.
geureom sudonmul han jan butaktteurimnida.
Then a glass of tap water, please.
What you may hear
생수를 원하시나요, 수돗물을 원하시나요?
saengsureul wonhasinayo, sudonmureul wonhasinayo?
Would you like bottled water or tap water?
어떤 물을 제공할 수 있는지 확인하겠습니다.
eotteon mureul jegonghal su inneunji hwaginhagetsseumnida.
I'll check which water options we can offer.
네, 수돗물을 제공하고 있습니다.
ne, sudonmureul jegonghago itsseumnida.
Yes, we serve tap water.
How to respond
이 물은 탄산이 없는 물인가요?
i mureun tansani eomneun muringayo?
Is this non-sparkling water?
수돗물을 제공하시나요?
sudonmureul jegonghasinayo?
Do you serve tap water here?
Mini conversation
You
수돗물을 받을 수 있나요?
sudonmureul badeul su innayo?
Could I have some tap water?
Other person
생수를 원하시나요, 수돗물을 원하시나요?
saengsureul wonhasinayo, sudonmureul wonhasinayo?
Would you like bottled water or tap water?
You
생수 대신 수돗물을 요청드리는 거예요.
saengsu daesin sudonmureul yocheongdeurineun geoyeyo.
I'd prefer tap water rather than bottled water.
Other person
어떤 물을 제공할 수 있는지 확인하겠습니다.
eotteon mureul jegonghal su inneunji hwaginhagetsseumnida.
I'll check which water options we can offer.
You
수돗물을 제공하시나요?
sudonmureul jegonghasinayo?
Do you serve tap water here?
Other person
네, 수돗물을 제공하고 있습니다.
ne, sudonmureul jegonghago itsseumnida.
Yes, we serve tap water.
You
그럼 수돗물 한 잔 부탁드립니다.
geureom sudonmul han jan butaktteurimnida.
Then a glass of tap water, please.
More natural
Tap water means water from the tap. Still water only means non-sparkling water and may be bottled.
Good to know
Check local drinking-water guidance and the restaurant's options. Ask about any charge before ordering.
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