Booking an Appointment
Use these phrases to confidently book, change, or cancel an appointment at a Korean clinic, salon, or service desk.
Key Phrases
안녕하세요, 내일 예약하고 싶어요.
neutralannyeonghaseyo, naeil yeyakhago sipeoyo.
Hello, I want to make an appointment for tomorrow.
A standard, polite way to start the booking process with service staff.
오늘 언제 갈 수 있어요?
neutraloneul eonje gal su isseoyo?
When can I come in today?
Literally means 'When can I go today?' — use this to ask for open times.
오후 세 시는 어때요?
neutralohu se sineun eottaeyo?
How about three o'clock in the afternoon?
A soft and polite way to check if a specific time works for the business.
오후 세 시는 어때?
casualohu se sineun eottae?
How about three o'clock in the afternoon?
Only use this casual form when making plans with a close friend, never with staff.
예약 시간을 바꾸고 싶어요.
neutralyeyak siganeul bakkugo sipeoyo.
I want to change my appointment time.
죄송하지만, 예약을 취소하고 싶어요.
neutraljoesonghajiman, yeyageul chwisohago sipeoyo.
I am sorry, but I want to cancel my appointment.
Adding 'I am sorry' (죄송하지만) makes the cancellation much more polite.
제가 조금 늦을 거예요, 죄송해요.
neutraljega jogeum neujeul geoyeyo, joesonghaeyo.
I will be a little late, I am sorry.
안녕하세요, 두 시에 예약했어요.
neutralannyeonghaseyo, du sie yeyakaesseoyo.
Hello, I have an appointment at two o'clock.
Say this to the reception desk as soon as you arrive at the venue.
그럼 예약 다 됐어요?
neutralgeureom yeyak da dwaesseoyo?
Then is the appointment all set?
Use this at the very end of the conversation to make sure everything is confirmed.