On the Plane

je jarига eodiyeyo?

Where is my seat?

Safe default when asking anyone — crew or a nearby passenger.

je jwaseogi eodijinji hwagin-hae jusigesseoyo?

Could you check where my seat is, please?

Use with crew — the formal request softens the ask nicely.

jimeul wie ollyeodo dwaeyo?

Is it okay to put my bag up there?

Use when the bin above someone else's row looks empty.

wi kane jariga innayo?

Is there space in the overhead bin?

Direct question to crew; 위 칸 is the natural word for overhead compartment.

mul han jan jusil su isseoyo?

Could I get a glass of water?

The go-to phrasing for any drink request — swap 물 for 주스, 커피, etc.

damnyo jom jusigeseoyo?

Could I have a blanket, please?

좀 softens the request without making it less polite.

anjeonbelteun eotteoke maeyo?

How do I fasten the seatbelt?

Useful if the buckle style is unfamiliar — crew will show you.

jari jom bakkwodo doelkkayo?

Would it be okay if I switched seats?

Use with a fellow passenger; add 가족이랑 같이 앉으려고요 ('I'm trying to sit with family') to explain why.

jeo jarilang bakkweo jusil su isseoyo?

Is there any chance you could switch seats with me?

Slightly more polite version — good when the other person looks senior.

jeo jom bulpyeonhandeyo.

I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable.

-는데요 softens the statement and implies you'd like help — don't overexplain upfront.

sogi jom an joayo.

My stomach's a bit off — I feel a bit nauseous.

속이 안 좋다 is the everyday expression for nausea or an upset stomach.

meolmi bongtu isseoyo?

Do you have a sick bag?

Direct and clear — crew will understand immediately; no need to elaborate.

ginaesik eonje nawayo?

When does the in-flight meal come out?

Casual enough for fellow passengers, neutral enough for crew.

i jari bieo isseoyo?

Is this seat empty?

Before sitting in a different seat or helping someone move luggage.