Korean phrases: Shopping
Bargaining is normal at traditional markets but not in shops and department stores.
Speed:
- 이거 얼마예요?Igeo eolmayeyo?How much is this?
- 좀 깎아 주세요.Jom kkakka juseyo.Could you give me a discount? · At markets only.
- 그냥 구경하는 거예요.Geunyang gugyeonghaneun geoyeyo.I'm just looking.
- 다른 색 있어요?Dareun saek isseoyo?Do you have another colour?
- 입어 봐도 돼요?Ibeo bwado dwaeyo?Can I try it on? · For shoes: (sineo bwado dwaeyo?)
- 좀 커요.Jom keoyo.It's a bit big. · Too small: (jom jagayo).
- 더 작은 사이즈 있어요?Deo jageun saijeu isseoyo?Do you have a smaller size?
- 이걸로 할게요.Igeollo halgeyo.I'll take this one.
- 카드 돼요?Kadeu dwaeyo?Can I pay by card? · Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
- 봉투 필요하세요?Bongtu piryohaseyo?Do you need a bag? · What staff ask; bags usually cost a little extra.
- 영수증 주세요.Yeongsujeung juseyo.Could I have the receipt, please?
- 환불할 수 있어요?Hwanbulhal su isseoyo?Can I get a refund? · To exchange: (gyohwanhal su isseoyo?)