Easy Korean Phrases for Shopping
쇼핑에 유용한 쉬운 한국어 표현
Shopping in Korea? Easy Korean phrases and words for stores, markets, and shopping streets — clothes, bags, and asking the price.
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📖 Inside this lesson
🛍️ Easy Korean Phrases for Shopping 🇰🇷
From traditional markets to trendy shopping streets, Korea is a paradise for shoppers. A few words make the experience smoother and more fun.
📝 Useful Words
• 옷 (ot) — clothes
• 가방 (ga-bang) — bag
• 시장 (si-jang) — market
• 가게 (ga-ge) — shop / store
🗣️ Key Phrases
💰 얼마예요?
(eol-ma-ye-yo?)
→ "How much is it?"
The single most useful shopping phrase. Point at the item and ask.
🛒 이거 주세요
(i-geo ju-se-yo)
→ "I'll take this, please."
🤝 깎아 주세요
(kkak-a ju-se-yo)
→ "Please give me a discount."
Works in traditional markets — but not in department stores or fixed-price shops.
👕 입어 봐도 돼요?
(i-beo bwa-do dwae-yo?)
→ "Can I try it on?"
👋 When you walk in
Staff will often greet you with:
어서 오세요
(eo-seo o-se-yo)
— "Welcome."
You don't have to reply — a smile or nod is fine.
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💡 Markets are great for practicing because vendors are friendly and patient with learners. Start with 얼마예요?, listen for the number, and you'll be shopping like a local in no time. 💛