Understanding how to make recommendations, especially in specific situations like a snowy day at a cafe, enhances your Korean conversational skills. This guide provides essential phrases a barista might use to suggest a warm latte to a customer seeking refuge from the cold, along with customer responses and relevant cultural context.
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Core Recommendation Phrase
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Expression: 눈 오는 날에는 따뜻한 라떼 한 잔 어떠세요?
Pronunciation: nun o-neun nal-e-neun tta-tteut-han la-tte han jan eo-tteo-se-yo?
Meaning: How about a warm latte on a snowy day like this?
Barista’s Recommendations
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Expression: 오늘같이 눈 오는 날에는 부드러운 라떼가 잘 어울려요.
Pronunciation: o-neul-ga-chi nun o-neun nal-e-neun bu-deu-reo-un la-tte-ga jal eo-ul-lyeo-yo.
Meaning: A smooth latte goes well with a snowy day like today. -
Expression: 따뜻한 라떼 드시면서 눈 구경하시는 거 추천해 드려요.
Pronunciation: tta-tteut-han la-tte deu-si-myeon-seo nun gu-gyeong-ha-si-neun geo chu-cheon-hae deu-ryeo-yo.
Meaning: I recommend watching the snow while drinking a warm latte. -
Expression: 저희 카페 라떼가 특히 이런 날씨에 인기가 많아요.
Pronunciation: jeo-hui ka-pe la-tte-ga teuk-hi i-reon nal-ssi-e in-gi-ga ma-na-yo.
Meaning: Our cafe’s latte is especially popular in this kind of weather. -
Expression: 몸 좀 녹이시게 따뜻한 라떼 괜찮으실까요?
Pronunciation: mom jom no-gi-si-ge tta-tteut-han la-tte gwaen-cha-neu-sil-kka-yo?
Meaning: Would a warm latte be alright to help you warm up? -
Expression: 바닐라 시럽 추가한 라떼도 추운 날 인기가 좋아요.
Pronunciation: ba-nil-la si-reop chu-ga-han la-tte-do chu-un nal in-gi-ga jo-a-yo.
Meaning: Lattes with added vanilla syrup are also popular on cold days. -
Expression: 혹시 라떼 좋아하시면, 오늘 날씨랑 정말 잘 맞을 거예요.
Pronunciation: hok-si la-tte jo-a-ha-si-myeon, o-neul nal-ssi-rang jeong-mal jal ma-jeul geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: If you happen to like lattes, it will go really well with today’s weather. -
Expression: 눈 오는 창밖을 보면서 마시는 라떼가 최고죠.
Pronunciation: nun o-neun chang-bak-keul bo-myeon-seo ma-si-neun la-tte-ga choe-go-jyo.
Meaning: A latte enjoyed while watching the snow outside the window is the best, isn’t it? -
Expression: 부드러운 우유 거품이 있는 라떼로 드릴까요?
Pronunciation: bu-deu-reo-un u-yu geo-pum-i it-neun la-tte-ro deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall I get you a latte with soft milk foam? -
Expression: 추우신데, 따뜻한 라떼로 기분 전환 어떠세요?
Pronunciation: chu-u-sin-de, tta-tteut-han la-tte-ro gi-bun jeon-hwan eo-tteo-se-yo?
Meaning: Since it’s cold, how about lifting your spirits with a warm latte?
Customer Responses
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Expression: 네, 좋아요. 따뜻한 라떼 한 잔 주세요.
Pronunciation: ne, jo-a-yo. tta-tteut-han la-tte han jan ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Yes, sounds good. Please give me one warm latte. -
Expression: 오, 좋은 생각이네요. 그걸로 할게요.
Pronunciation: o, jo-eun saeng-ga-gi-ne-yo. geu-geol-lo hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: Oh, that’s a good idea. I’ll have that. -
Expression: 라떼 좋죠. 마침 따뜻한 게 마시고 싶었어요.
Pronunciation: la-tte jo-jyo. ma-chim tta-tteut-han ge ma-si-go si-peo-sseo-yo.
Meaning: Latte sounds great. I was just wanting something warm to drink. -
Expression: 감사합니다. 그럼 라떼로 부탁드려요.
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da. geu-reom la-tte-ro bu-tak-deu-ryeo-yo.
Meaning: Thank you. Then I’ll have the latte, please. -
Expression: 음… 다른 건 없을까요? 저는 커피 말고 다른 걸 마시고 싶어서요.
Pronunciation: eum… da-reun geon eop-seul-kka-yo? jeo-neun keo-pi mal-go da-reun geol ma-si-go si-peo-seo-yo.
Meaning: Hmm… Is there anything else? I’d like to drink something other than coffee. -
Expression: 괜찮아요. 그냥 아메리카노 마실게요.
Pronunciation: gwaen-cha-na-yo. geu-nyang a-me-ri-ka-no ma-sil-ge-yo.
Meaning: It’s okay. I’ll just have an Americano. -
Expression: 추천 감사합니다만, 오늘은 차를 마시고 싶네요.
Pronunciation: chu-cheon gam-sa-ham-ni-da-man, o-neu-reun cha-reul ma-si-go sim-ne-yo.
Meaning: Thank you for the recommendation, but I feel like having tea today. -
Expression: 라떼도 좋지만, 혹시 핫초코도 있나요?
Pronunciation: la-tte-do jo-chi-man, hok-si hat-cho-ko-do in-na-yo?
Meaning: Latte is good too, but do you happen to have hot chocolate? -
Expression: 네, 마침 라떼 생각하고 있었어요.
Pronunciation: ne, ma-chim la-tte saeng-gak-ha-go i-sseo-sseo-yo.
Meaning: Yes, I was just thinking about a latte.
Describing Snowy Weather
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Expression: 밖에 눈이 많이 오네요.
Pronunciation: bak-ke nu-ni ma-ni o-ne-yo.
Meaning: It’s snowing a lot outside. -
Expression: 오늘 날씨가 정말 춥죠?
Pronunciation: o-neul nal-ssi-ga jeong-mal chup-jyo?
Meaning: The weather is really cold today, isn’t it? -
Expression: 눈이 펑펑 내리고 있어요.
Pronunciation: nu-ni peong-peong nae-ri-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: The snow is coming down heavily (sound imitation). -
Expression: 눈 때문에 길이 미끄러울 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: nun ttae-mu-ne gi-ri mi-kkeu-reo-ul geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: The roads seem like they’ll be slippery because of the snow. -
Expression: 하얀 눈 세상을 보니 기분이 좋네요.
Pronunciation: ha-yan nun se-sang-eul bo-ni gi-bu-ni jon-ne-yo.
Meaning: Seeing the white snowy world makes me feel good. -
Expression: 이런 날은 실내에 있는 게 최고예요.
Pronunciation: i-reon na-reun sil-lae-e it-neun ge choe-go-ye-yo.
Meaning: On days like this, staying indoors is the best. -
Expression: 눈이 쌓이기 시작했어요.
Pronunciation: nu-ni ssa-i-gi si-jak-hae-sseo-yo.
Meaning: The snow has started to pile up. -
Expression: 창밖 풍경이 아름답네요.
Pronunciation: chang-bak pung-gyeong-i a-reum-dam-ne-yo.
Meaning: The view outside the window is beautiful. -
Expression: 금방 눈이 그칠 것 같지는 않아요.
Pronunciation: geum-bang nu-ni geu-chil geot ga-chi-neun a-na-yo.
Meaning: It doesn’t look like the snow will stop anytime soon.
Additional Cafe Phrases
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Expression: 여기서 드실 건가요, 가져가실 건가요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo deu-sil geon-ga-yo, ga-jyeo-ga-sil geon-ga-yo?
Meaning: For here or to go? -
Expression: 사이즈는 어떤 걸로 하시겠어요?
Pronunciation: ssa-i-jeu-neun eo-tteon geol-lo ha-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: What size would you like? -
Expression: 휘핑 크림 올려드릴까요?
Pronunciation: hwi-ping keu-rim ol-lyeo-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Would you like whipped cream on top? -
Expression: 디저트도 같이 주문하시겠어요?
Pronunciation: di-jeo-teu-do ga-chi ju-mun-ha-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Would you like to order dessert as well? -
Expression: 진동벨 받으시고 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Pronunciation: jin-dong-bel ba-deu-si-go jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please take this buzzer and wait a moment. -
Expression: 주문하신 라떼 나왔습니다.
Pronunciation: ju-mun-ha-sin la-tte na-wa-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: The latte you ordered is ready. -
Expression: 따뜻하게 데워 드릴까요?
Pronunciation: tta-tteut-ha-ge de-wo deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall I warm it up for you? (Used for pastries, etc.) -
Expression: 포인트 적립하시겠어요?
Pronunciation: po-in-teu jeong-nip-ha-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Would you like to earn points? -
Expression: 영수증 필요하세요?
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung pi-ryo-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: Do you need a receipt?
Korean Culture Notes
Cafes are incredibly popular in Korea, serving as places not just for coffee, but also for studying, meeting friends, and relaxing. Especially during cold winters, cafes become cozy havens.
Baristas often engage in small talk about the weather, especially during noticeable conditions like heavy snow or rain. Making recommendations based on the weather is a common and friendly gesture.
Warm, milky drinks like lattes, vanilla lattes, or seasonal specials are particularly popular during the colder months. Koreans often seek out comforting drinks when the temperature drops.
Using buzzers (진동벨 – jin-dong-bel) is standard practice in most Korean cafes. You order, receive a buzzer, find a seat, and wait for it to vibrate or light up when your order is ready.
Many cafes offer loyalty programs or point systems (포인트 적립 – po-in-teu jeong-nip). It’s common for baristas to ask if you want to accumulate points with your purchase.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A customer enters a cozy cafe while it’s snowing heavily outside. The barista greets them and suggests a drink.
Roles:
- A: Barista
- B: Customer
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Expression: A: 어서 오세요! 밖에 눈 정말 많이 오네요.
Pronunciation: A: eo-seo o-se-yo! bak-ke nun jeong-mal ma-ni o-ne-yo.
Meaning: A: Welcome! Wow, it’s really snowing a lot outside. -
Expression: B: 네, 갑자기 펑펑 쏟아지네요. 너무 추워요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, gap-ja-gi peong-peong sso-da-ji-ne-yo. neo-mu chu-wo-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, it suddenly started pouring down. It’s so cold. -
Expression: A: 추우신데, 오늘같이 눈 오는 날에는 따뜻한 라떼 한 잔 어떠세요? 몸 녹이시는 데 좋을 거예요.
Pronunciation: A: chu-u-sin-de, o-neul-ga-chi nun o-neun nal-e-neun tta-tteut-han la-tte han jan eo-tteo-se-yo? mom no-gi-si-neun de jo-eul geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: A: Since you’re cold, how about a warm latte on a snowy day like today? It’ll be good for warming you up. -
Expression: B: 오, 라떼 좋죠! 마침 따뜻한 커피 마시고 싶었어요. 그걸로 주세요.
Pronunciation: B: o, la-tte jo-jyo! ma-chim tta-tteut-han keo-pi ma-si-go si-peo-sseo-yo. geu-geol-lo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Oh, a latte sounds great! I was just wanting a warm coffee. I’ll have that, please. -
Expression: A: 네, 알겠습니다. 사이즈는 어떻게 해드릴까요?
Pronunciation: A: ne, al-ge-sseum-ni-da. ssa-i-jeu-neun eo-tteo-ke hae-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, understood. What size would you like? -
Expression: B: 중간 사이즈로 주세요.
Pronunciation: B: jung-gan ssa-i-jeu-ro ju-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Medium size, please. -
Expression: A: 네, 따뜻한 라떼 중간 사이즈 한 잔 준비해 드리겠습니다. 진동벨 받으시고 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Pronunciation: A: ne, tta-tteut-han la-tte jung-gan ssa-i-jeu han jan jun-bi-hae deu-ri-ge-sseum-ni-da. jin-dong-bel ba-deu-si-go jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: A: Okay, I’ll prepare one medium warm latte for you. Please take this buzzer and wait a moment.
Practice Tips
Practice these phrases by imagining yourself as either the barista or the customer! Try saying the recommendation phrase 눈 오는 날에는 따뜻한 라떼 한 잔 어떠세요? (nun o-neun nal-e-neun tta-tteut-han la-tte han jan eo-tteo-se-yo?) aloud. Think about how you would respond if you were the customer~ Maybe you want the latte, or perhaps you prefer tea? Role-playing these scenarios, even by yourself, is a great way to make the expressions feel more natural. Next time you’re in a cafe (or just imagining one!), try using these phrases in your head. 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Good luck!)
