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Booking an Appointment

These phrases will help you request, adjust, and confirm appointments naturally in everyday Korean.

Key Phrases

Requesting an appointment · 2 ways to say it

내일 오후에 예약할 수 있는 시간이 있을까요?

neutral

naeil ohue yeyakhal su inneun sigani isseulkkayo?

Is there any time available to book tomorrow afternoon?

A standard and polite way to ask for an appointment over the phone.

이번 주 금요일에 진료를 예약하고 싶습니다.

polite

ibeon ju geumyoire jillyoreul yeyakhago sipseumnida.

I would like to book a medical appointment for this Friday.

Formal register; often used for clinics or official business.

Asking for availability · 3 ways to say it

혹시 오늘 오후에 나랑 만날 시간 돼?

casual

hoksi oneul ohue narang mannal sigan dwae?

By any chance, do you have time to meet me this afternoon?

Only use this casual form when making plans with a close friend.

오늘 오후에 제가 예약할 수 있는 빈 시간 있어요?

neutral

oneul ohue jega yeyakhal su inneun bin sigan isseoyo?

Do you have any open time this afternoon that I can book?

A very natural way to ask a salon or business for same-day openings.

예약이 가능한 가장 빠른 시간이 언제입니까?

polite

yeyagi ganeunghan gajang ppareun sigani eonjeimnikka?

When is the earliest time that a reservation is possible?

Highly formal; perfect for professional or medical settings.

Suggesting a time · 3 ways to say it

내가 3시쯤 도착할 수 있는데 3시는 어때?

casual

naega sesijjeum dochakhal su inneunde sesineun eottae?

I can arrive around 3 o'clock, so how about 3?

Proposing a specific time to someone you are close with.

다음 주 월요일 오후는 일정이 어떠세요?

neutral

daeum ju woryoil ohuneun iljeongi eotteoseyo?

How is your schedule for next Monday afternoon?

A polite and considerate way to ask an acquaintance or staff member.

저는 오전 10시가 스케줄상 가장 괜찮습니다.

polite

jeoneun ojeon yeolsiga seukejulsang gajang gwaenchanseumnida.

10 AM works best for my schedule.

Formal way to firmly confirm that a suggested time works for you.

Checking details

제 예약이 잘 되어 있는지 확인해 주세요.

neutral

je yeyagi jal doeeo inneunji hwaginhae juseyo.

Please check if my reservation is properly made.

Use this to double-check that your booking went through correctly.

Rescheduling · 2 ways to say it

예약을 다음 주로 미룰 수 있을까요?

neutral

yeyageul daeum juro mirul su isseulkkayo?

Can I push the appointment to next week?

The standard phrase used to delay an appointment.

개인 사정으로 인해 예약 시간을 변경하고 싶습니다.

polite

gaein sajeongeuro inhae yeyak siganeul byeongyeonghago sipseumnida.

I would like to change my appointment time due to personal circumstances.

A formal, professional way to request a schedule change without giving details.

Cancelling · 2 ways to say it

일이 생겨서 예약을 취소해야 할 것 같아요.

neutral

iri saenggyeoseo yeyageul chwisohaeya hal geot gatayo.

Something came up, so I think I need to cancel my appointment.

A soft, natural way to explain why you are cancelling at the last minute.

죄송하지만 제가 내일 방문하기 어려워서 예약을 취소하겠습니다.

polite

joesonghajiman jega naeil bangmunhagi eoryeowoseo yeyageul chwisohagetseumnida.

I am sorry, but it is difficult for me to visit tomorrow, so I will cancel the appointment.

Firm and polite cancellation for formal settings.

Running late

길이 막혀서 10분 정도 늦을 것 같아요.

neutral

giri makhyeoseo sipbun jeongdo neujeul geot gatayo.

Traffic is bad, so I think I'll be about 10 minutes late.

Essential phrase to call ahead when running behind schedule.

Confirming · 2 ways to say it

알았어, 그럼 약속한 시간에 거기서 보자.

casual

arasseo, geureom yaksokhan sigane geogiseo boja.

Got it, then let's meet there at the agreed time.

Casual confirmation to end a conversation with a friend.

네, 알겠습니다. 그럼 다음 주 목요일에 뵙겠습니다.

polite

ne, algetseumnida. geureom daeum ju mogyoire boepgetseumnida.

Yes, I understand. Then I will see you next Thursday.

Polite closing remark after finishing a booking with service staff.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
안녕하세요, 이번 주 금요일 오후에 예약할 수 있을까요?
annyeonghaseyo, ibeon ju geumyoil ohue yeyakhal su isseulkkayo?
Staff
네, 고객님. 어떤 시술을 받고 싶으신가요?
ne, gogaengnim. eotteon sisureul batgo sipeusingayo?
Customer
머리 커트만 하려고 하는데, 3시쯤 빈 시간 있어요?
meori keoteuman haryeogo haneunde, sesijjeum bin sigan isseoyo?
Staff
죄송하지만 3시는 예약이 다 찼는데, 4시는 어떠세요?
joesonghajiman sesineun yeyagi da channeunde, nesineun eotteoseyo?
Customer
4시도 괜찮습니다. 그럼 그 시간으로 예약해 주세요.
nesido gwaenchanseumnida. geureom geu siganeuro yeyakhae juseyo.
Staff
네, 성함이 어떻게 되시는지 말씀해 주시겠어요?
ne, seonghami eotteoke doesineunji malsseumhae jusigesseoyo?
Customer
제 이름은 김민수입니다. 일정이 바뀌면 다시 연락드릴게요.
je ireumeun gimminsuimnida. iljeongi bakkwimyeon dasi yeollakdeurilkkeyo.
Staff
네, 알겠습니다. 그럼 금요일 4시에 뵙겠습니다.
ne, algetseumnida. geureom geumyoil nesie boepgetseumnida.

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