How to say “It’s on me” in Korean?
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In this post we’ll learn how to express “It’s on me” in Korean!, there’s a specific way to express this generosity.
Let’s explore one by one together!
It’s on me ! I’ll treat you 🙂
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In Korean, there are several ways to express the idea of “It’s on me,” each suitable for different contexts and levels of formality.
3 Most common Ways to say “It’s on me” :
“제가 낼게요”(formal) , “내가 쏠게” (informal), and “내가 쏜다” (informal).
The most commonly used one is : 내가 쏜다! or 내가 쏠게. These are usually in casual settings!
(1) 제가 낼게요 (Formal) / 내가 낼게(informal)
This phrase directly translates to “I will pay” and is polite and formal.
Breakdown:
“제가” : “I” in a polite form.
“낼게요” : “Will pay” in a polite future tense. 내다 means “to pay”
ex) 오늘은 제가 낼게요. 다들 마음껏 먹으세요!
Today, it’s on me. Everyone, please eat as much as you want!
(2) 제가 쏠게요(Formal) / 내가 쏠게 (Informal)
This phrase is more casual and can be translated as “I’ll treat” or “I’ll get this.”
Breakdown:
“내가” : “I” in an informal form.
“쏠게” : “Will treat” in a casual future tense.
ex) A: 미안, 나 지갑을 집에 놔두고 왔어..
Sorry, I left my wallet at home. 😅
B: 걱정마, 오늘은 내가 쏠게.
Don’t worry, today it’s on me.
(3) 제가 쏩니다(Formal) / 내가 쏜다 (Informal)
This is another informal way of saying “I’ll treat,” often used among close friends.
Breakdown:
“내가” : “I” in an informal form.
“쏜다”: “Will treat” in a more assertive future tense.
ex) A: 너가 쏘는거야?
Are you treating us? (Are you paying?)
B: 응 오늘은 내가 쏜다.
Yes, today it’s on me.
Examples with different endings!
오늘 저녁은 제가 냅니다. 모두 맛있는 거 많이 먹읍시다~
Tonight’s dinner is on me. Let’s all eat a lot of delicious food!
A: 나 오늘 월급받았어!
I got my paycheck today!
B: 그럼 니가 쏴!
Then you should treat us!
A: 어제 부장님이 회식 쏘셨어
Our boss treated us to company dinner yesterday.
B: 와! 담번엔 너가 쏴야겠네.
Wow! Then you should treat them next time.
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