🛒 Intermediate · Lesson 10
Shopping Korean: 쇼핑 표현
Master the language of Korean shopping — from browsing traditional markets to paying at department stores. These phrases will make your shopping experience in Korea confident and enjoyable.
1 Entering a Store 가게 입장
The moment you walk into a Korean shop, you'll hear 어서오세요 — the warm welcome phrase every shopkeeper uses. Here are the essential phrases for those first moments.
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 어서오세요 | Eoseoosei-yo オソオセヨ | Welcome! (Come right in!) | |
| 뭘 찾으세요? | Mwol chajeuseyo? ムォル チャジュセヨ | What are you looking for? | |
| 그냥 둘러볼게요 | Geunyang dulleobolgkeyo グニャン トゥルロポルッケヨ | Just browsing | |
| 도움이 필요하세요? | Doumi piryohaseyo? トウミ ピリョハセヨ | Do you need help? | |
| 잠깐만요 | Jamkkanmanyo チャムッカンマニョ | Just a moment | |
| 죄송합니다 | Joesonghamnida チェソンハムニダ | Excuse me / Sorry |
2 Asking About Items 상품 문의
These are the most practical shopping questions — learn them and you can navigate almost any Korean shop confidently.
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 이거 얼마예요? | Igeo eolmayeyo? イゴ オルマエヨ | How much is this? | |
| 이거 있어요? | Igeo isseoyo? イゴ イッソヨ | Do you have this? | |
| 다른 색깔 있어요? | Dareun saekkal isseoyo? タルン セッカル イッソヨ | Do you have other colors? | |
| 다른 사이즈 있어요? | Dareun saijeu isseoyo? タルン サイジュ イッソヨ | Do you have other sizes? | |
| 이거 입어봐도 돼요? | Igeo ibeobwado dwaeyo? イゴ イボブワド テヨ | Can I try this on? | |
| 할인 돼요? | Harin dwaeyo? ハリン テヨ | Is there a discount? | |
| 세일 중이에요? | Seil jungieyeo? セイル チュンギエヨ | Is it on sale? | |
| 품절이에요? | Pumjeorieyeo? プムジョリエヨ | Is it sold out? |
💬 Asking About an Item
저기요, 이 가방 얼마예요?
Jeogi-yo, i gabang eolmayeyo?
Excuse me, how much is this bag?
すみません、このバッグはいくらですか？
오만 원이에요.
Oman won-ieyo.
It's 50,000 won.
5万ウォンです。
다른 색깔 있어요? 검은색으로 보고 싶어요.
Dareun saekkal isseoyo? Geomeunsaegeuro bogo sipeoyo.
Do you have other colors? I'd like to see it in black.
他の色はありますか？黒いのが見たいです。
3 Clothing & Size Vocabulary 옷과 사이즈
From the fitting room to the checkout, these words cover all the clothes and accessories you'll encounter while shopping in Korea.
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 옷 | ot オッ | clothes | |
| 바지 | baji パジ | pants / trousers | |
| 셔츠 | syeocheu ショチュ | shirt | |
| 원피스 | wonpiseu ウォンピス | dress (one-piece) | |
| 치마 | chima チマ | skirt | |
| 재킷 / 자켓 | jaekit / jaket チェキッ / チャケッ | jacket | |
| 신발 | sinbal シンバル | shoes | |
| 모자 | moja モジャ | hat / cap | |
| 가방 | gabang カバン | bag | |
| 지갑 | jigap チガプ | wallet |
Fit & Size 사이즈 표현
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 작아요 | jagayo チャガヨ | too small | |
| 커요 | keoyo コヨ | too big | |
| 딱 맞아요 | ttak majayo タク マジャヨ | fits perfectly | |
| 사이즈 S / M / L / XL | saijeu S / M / L / XL サイジュ S/M/L/XL | Size S / M / L / XL |
Colors 색깔
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 빨간색 | bbalgan-saek パルガンセク | red | |
| 파란색 | paran-saek パランセク | blue | |
| 흰색 | huin-saek フィンセク | white | |
| 검은색 | geomeu-saek コムンセク | black | |
| 노란색 | noran-saek ノランセク | yellow | |
| 초록색 | chorok-saek チョロクセク | green | |
| 분홍색 | bunhong-saek プノンセク | pink |
4 Prices and Numbers in Shopping 가격과 숫자
Korean currency is the 원 (won). Prices in Korea can seem large because the won has no cent equivalent — a coffee costs around 5,000–6,000원. Here are the key denominations to know.
Korean Won (원) Key Amounts
천원 (cheon won) = 1,000₩ |
오천원 (ocheon won) = 5,000₩ |
만원 (man won) = 10,000₩ |
오만원 (oman won) = 50,000₩
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 얼마예요? | eolmayeyo? オルマエヨ | How much? | |
| ~원이에요 | ~won-ieyo ~ウォニエヨ | It's ~ won | |
| 비싸요 | bissayo ビッサヨ | expensive | |
| 싸요 | ssayo サヨ | cheap / inexpensive | |
| 할인 | harin ハリン | discount | |
| 깎아줄 수 있어요? | kkakka-jul su isseoyo? カッカ チュル ス イッソヨ | Can you lower the price? | |
| 부가세 포함이에요? | bugase pohami-eyo? プガセ ポハミエヨ | Tax included? |
💬 Price Negotiation at the Market
이 목걸이 얼마예요?
I mokgeori eolmayeyo?
How much is this necklace?
このネックレスはいくらですか？
이만 오천 원이에요.
Iman ocheon won-ieyo.
It's 25,000 won.
2万5千ウォンです。
조금 비싸요. 깎아줄 수 있어요?
Jogeum bissayo. Kkakka-jul su isseoyo?
It's a bit expensive. Can you lower the price?
少し高いですね。値引きしてもらえますか？
이만 원에 드릴게요.
Iman won-e deurilgeyo.
I'll give it to you for 20,000 won.
2万ウォンでお売りします。
5 Traditional Market vs Department Store 시장 vs 백화점
Shopping in Korea means two very different worlds — the bustling traditional market where bargaining is expected, and the polished department store where prices are fixed. Here's what you need for the market.
Must-Visit Korean Markets
광장시장 (Gwangjang Market) in Seoul — famous for traditional Korean street food and vintage clothing. Great for practicing bargaining!
남대문시장 (Namdaemun Market) — one of Korea's largest traditional markets, open from early morning. Best for wholesale prices on clothing, accessories, and souvenirs. Vendors appreciate basic Korean — even a few phrases go a long way!
남대문시장 (Namdaemun Market) — one of Korea's largest traditional markets, open from early morning. Best for wholesale prices on clothing, accessories, and souvenirs. Vendors appreciate basic Korean — even a few phrases go a long way!
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 몇 개 사면 싸게 해줘요? | myeot gae samyeon ssage haejwoyo? ミョッ ゲ サミョン サゲ ヘジュォヨ | Cheaper if I buy more? | |
| 덤으로 주세요 | deogeuro juseyo トグロ チュセヨ | Please give me a little extra | |
| 봉투 주세요 | bongtu juseyo ポントゥ チュセヨ | Please give me a bag | |
| 포장해 주세요 | pojang-hae juseyo ポジャンヘ チュセヨ | Please wrap it (as a gift) |
Tip: Bargaining Culture
Bargaining is acceptable at traditional markets (시장) but NOT at department stores (백화점), convenience stores (편의점), or branded shops. At markets, always ask politely — being friendly and using Korean phrases greatly increases your chances of a discount!
6 Payment 계산
Korea is one of the world's most cashless societies — cards and QR-code payment are widely accepted almost everywhere. Know these phrases for a smooth checkout.
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 계산해 주세요 | gyesan-hae juseyo ゲサンヘ チュセヨ | Please process the payment / bill please | |
| 카드로 할게요 | kadeuro halgeyo カドゥロ ハルゲヨ | I'll pay by card | |
| 현금으로 할게요 | hyeongeum-euro halgeyo ヒョングム ウロ ハルゲヨ | I'll pay cash | |
| 영수증 주세요 | yeongsujeung juseyo ヨンスジュン チュセヨ | Receipt please | |
| 거스름돈 | geoseureum-don コスルムドン | change (from payment) | |
| 맞는 돈 있어요? | manneun don isseoyo? マンヌン トン イッソヨ | Do you have exact change? | |
| QR코드로 할게요 | QR kodeuro halgeyo QRコドゥロ ハルゲヨ | I'll pay by QR code |
💬 Complete Checkout Dialogue
다 합쳐서 얼마예요?
Da hapchyeoseo eolmayeyo?
How much is it all together?
全部でいくらですか？
삼만 이천 원입니다.
Saman icheon won-imnida.
It's 32,000 won.
3万2千ウォンです。
카드로 할게요. 영수증 주세요.
Kadeuro halgeyo. Yeongsujeung juseyo.
I'll pay by card. And a receipt please.
カードで払います。領収書もください。
네, 여기 있어요. 감사합니다!
Ne, yeogi isseoyo. Gamsahamnida!
Yes, here you go. Thank you!
はい、どうぞ。ありがとうございます！
7 Returns and Exchanges 반품 교환
Sometimes things don't work out — here's how to return or exchange items in Korean.
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 반품할게요 | banpum-halgeyo パンプム ハルゲヨ | I want to return this | |
| 교환할게요 | gyohwan-halgeyo キョファン ハルゲヨ | I want to exchange this | |
| 영수증 있어요 | yeongsujeung isseoyo ヨンスジュン イッソヨ | I have the receipt | |
| 불량품이에요 | bullyangpum-ieyo プルリャンプム イエヨ | It's defective | |
| 사이즈가 안 맞아요 | saijeuga an majayo サイジュガ アン マジャヨ | The size doesn't fit | |
| 환불 돼요? | hwanbul dwaeyo? ファンブル テヨ | Can I get a refund? |
Tip: Return Policies in Korea
Most stores allow returns within 7–14 days with the original receipt and tags attached. Department stores generally have more lenient return policies than small independent shops. Always ask 환불 돼요? before purchasing if you're unsure about sizing.
8 Online Shopping Korean 온라인 쇼핑
South Korea has one of the world's most advanced e-commerce systems. Whether you're using Coupang, Naver Shopping, or 11번가, these terms are essential.
| Korean | Romanization | English日本語 | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 배송비 | baesongbi ペソンビ | shipping fee / delivery fee | |
| 무료배송 | muryo-baesong ムリョ ペソン | free shipping | |
| 장바구니 | jangbaguni チャンバグニ | shopping cart | |
| 구매하기 | gumaehagi クメハギ | purchase / buy now | |
| 찜하기 | jjim-hagi チムハギ | add to wishlist / save | |
| 리뷰 | ribyu リビュ | review | |
| 별점 | byeoljeom ピョルジョム | star rating | |
| 품절 | pumjeol プムジョル | sold out | |
| 재입고 알림 | jaeinko allim チェインゴ アルリム | restock notification | |
| 빠른배송 | ppareun-baesong パルン ペソン | fast delivery |
Tip: Major Korean Online Shopping Platforms
쿠팡 (Coupang) — Korea's Amazon equivalent; famous for "로켓배송" (Rocket Delivery) — next-day or same-day shipping.
네이버 쇼핑 (Naver Shopping) — aggregates sellers; integrated with Naver Pay (네이버페이).
11번가 — Large marketplace with regular sales events.
무신사 (Musinsa) — Korea's top fashion e-commerce platform for streetwear and K-fashion.
네이버 쇼핑 (Naver Shopping) — aggregates sellers; integrated with Naver Pay (네이버페이).
11번가 — Large marketplace with regular sales events.
무신사 (Musinsa) — Korea's top fashion e-commerce platform for streetwear and K-fashion.
9 Complete Shopping Dialogue 종합 대화
Put it all together! Here's a full shopping conversation at a Korean clothing store — from greeting to goodbye.
💬 At a Clothing Store — Full Dialogue
직원: 어서오세요! 뭘 찾으세요?
Staff: Eoseoosei-yo! Mwol chajeuseyo?
Staff: Welcome! What are you looking for?
店員：いらっしゃいませ！何かお探しですか？
손님: 그냥 둘러볼게요. 아, 이 재킷 예쁘다! 얼마예요?
Customer: Geunyang dulleobolgkeyo. A, i jaekit yeppeuda! Eolmayeyo?
Customer: Just browsing. Oh, this jacket is pretty! How much is it?
お客様：ただ見ているだけです。あ、このジャケットきれい！いくらですか？
직원: 육만 오천 원이에요.
Staff: Yungman ocheon won-ieyo.
Staff: It's 65,000 won.
店員：6万5千ウォンです。
손님: 다른 색깔 있어요?
Customer: Dareun saekkal isseoyo?
Customer: Do you have other colors?
お客様：他の色はありますか？
직원: 네, 검은색이랑 흰색 있어요.
Staff: Ne, geomeunsaeki-rang huinsaek isseoyo.
Staff: Yes, we have black and white.
店員：はい、黒と白がございます。
손님: 검은색으로 입어봐도 돼요?
Customer: Geomeunsaeg-euro ibeobwado dwaeyo?
Customer: Can I try on the black one?
お客様：黒いのを試着してもいいですか？
직원: 물론이죠! 탈의실은 저쪽이에요.
Staff: Mullon-ijyo! Tali-sireun jeojjok-ieyo.
Staff: Of course! The fitting room is over there.
店員：もちろんです！試着室はあちらです。
손님: 딱 맞아요! 이걸로 살게요. 카드 돼요?
Customer: Ttak majayo! Igeol-lo salgeyo. Kadeu dwaeyo?
Customer: It fits perfectly! I'll take this one. Can I pay by card?
お客様：ぴったりです！これにします。カードで払えますか？
직원: 네, 카드 됩니다! 여기 영수증이에요.
Staff: Ne, kadeu dwemnida! Yeogi yeongsujeung-ieyo.
Staff: Yes, card is fine! Here is your receipt.
店員：はい、カードでOKです！こちらが領収書です。
손님: 감사합니다! 안녕히 계세요.
Customer: Gamsahamnida! Annyeonghi gyeseyo.
Customer: Thank you! Goodbye (to someone staying).
お客様：ありがとうございます！また来ます。