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How to say “no spicy food” in Korean

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no spicy food

Korean · 한국어

polite

Translation

맵지 않게 해 주세요

Romanization

Maepji anke hae juseyo

Pronunciation

mep-jee ahn-keh heh joo-seh-yoh

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

맵지 않게 해 주세요 — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "no spicy food".

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How do you say "no spicy food" in Korean?+

You say "맵지 않게 해 주세요" in Korean. The romanized form is "Maepji anke hae juseyo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "mep-jee ahn-keh heh joo-seh-yoh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "mep-jee ahn-keh heh joo-seh-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Maepji anke hae juseyo".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.