Essential Korean Phrases: Shopping Edition

Hey there, shopaholics! Are you ready to elevate your retail game to superstar status? Whether you're exploring the bustling malls of Seoul or wandering through the charming markets of Busan, knowing a few handy Korean shopping phrases will take your experience from good to absolutely fabulous! So, let's dive in and master the art of shopping in Korean style! 🎉

 

1. 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) - Hello

🔊 Pronunciation: Ahn-nyeong-hah-seh-yo

• Translation: Hello
• Example Conversation:
  • You: "안녕하세요! 이거 얼마예요?" (Annyeonghaseyo! Igeo eolmayeyo?) - "Hello! How much is this?"
  • Shopkeeper: "안녕하세요! 이거 10,000원입니다." (Annyeonghaseyo! Igeo 10,000 wonimnida) - "Hello! This is 10,000 won."

 

2. 이거 얼마에요? (Igeo eolmaeyo?) - How much is this?

🔊 Pronunciation: Ee-geo ull-mae-yo?

• Translation: How much is this?
• Example Conversation:
  • You: "이거 얼마에요?" (Igeo eolmaeyo?) - "How much is this?"
  • Shopkeeper: "이거 20,000원입니다." (Igeo 20,000 wonimnida) - "This is 20,000 won."

 

3. 할인해 주세요 (Halingae juseyo) - Please give me a discount

🔊 Pronunciation: Ha-lin-hae ju-seh-yo

• Translation: Please give me a discount
• Example Conversation:
  • You: "이거 할인해 주세요?" (Igeo halingae juseyo?) - "Could you please give me a discount on this?"
  • Shopkeeper: "네, 조금 할인해드릴게요." (Ne, jogeum halingae deuril-geyo) - "Sure, I'll give you a little discount."

 

4. 카드 받아요? (Kadeu badayo?) - Do you accept cards?

🔊 Pronunciation:

Kah-duh bah-dah-yo?

• Translation: Do you accept cards?
• Example Conversation:
  • You: "카드 받아요?" (Kadeu badayo?) - "Do you accept cards?"
  • Shopkeeper: "네, 카드 받아요." (Ne, kadeu badayo) - "Yes, we accept cards."

 

5. 크게 할인해 주세요 (Keuge halingae juseyo) - Please give me a big discount

🔊 Pronunciation: Kuh-ge hah-lin-hae ju-seh-yo

• Translation: Please give me a big discount
• Example Conversation:
  • You: "이거 크게 할인해 주세요?" (Igeo keuge halingae juseyo?) - "Could you please give me a big discount on this?"
  • Shopkeeper: "네, 오늘만 특별 할인해 드릴게요." (Ne, oneul-man teukbyeol halingae deuril-geyo) - "Yes, today only, I'll give you a special discount."

 

6. 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida) - Thank you

🔊 Pronunciation: Gahm-sah-ham-nee-da

• Translation: Thank you
• Example Conversation:
  • You: "감사합니다!" (Gamsahamnida!) - "Thank you!"
  • Shopkeeper: "천만에요!" (Cheon-man-eh-yo!) - "You're welcome!"

 

Armed with these phrases, you're now ready to shop like a seasoned pro in Korea! So go ahead, hit the malls, indulge in some retail therapy, and don't forget to sprinkle these handy expressions into your conversations. Happy shopping, fellow fashionistas! 💃✨