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웨이터

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Understanding '웨이터'

'웨이터' is a loanword from English meaning 'waiter,' referring to a male server in a restaurant or cafe. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about dining out.

Usage and Context

This word is typically used in casual and formal settings alike, but it specifically denotes a male server. For female servers, Koreans often use '웨이트리스' (waitress).

Common Collocations

  • 웨이터가 주문을 받다: The waiter takes the order.
  • 웨이터에게 팁을 주다: To give a tip to the waiter.
  • 친절한 웨이터: A kind waiter.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '웨이터' with '서빙하다' (to serve), which is a verb. Also, note that tipping culture varies in Korea, so giving tips to a 웨이터 might not be as common as in Western countries.

Using '웨이터' correctly helps you sound natural when discussing restaurant experiences or asking for service.

Example Sentences

웨이터가 주문을 받으러 왔어요.

Weiteoga jumuneul badeureo wasseoyo.

The waiter came to take our order.

웨이터에게 팁을 주는 것이 예의입니다.

Weiteoege tipeul juneun geosi yeuimnida.

It is polite to give a tip to the waiter.

그 식당의 웨이터들은 모두 친절해요.

Geu sikdangui weiteodeureun modu chinjeolhaeyo.

The waiters at that restaurant are all very kind.