Are you planning for a shopping spree in Korea? As a foreigner, visiting a Korean clothing store can be challenging. Don't worry! Learn these important Korean phrases for shopping, and you'll be able to buy your desired items with ease.
1. Are You Looking for Something?
: 찾으시는 거 있으세요? (Chajeushineun geo isseuseyo?)
Salespersons or staff use this question to assist customers in finding what they need once they enter a store.
Example:
Salesperson: 찾으시는 거 있으세요? (Chajeushineun geo isseusayo?)
Are you looking for something?
Customer: 네, 여름 옷을 찾고 있어요. (Ne, yeoreum oseul chatgo isseoyo.)
Yes, I'm looking for summer clothes.
2. Here it Is. Take a Look
: 여기 있어요. 한번 보세요. (Yeogi isseoyo. Hanbeon boseyo.)
This phrase is used to guide customers to the location of an item that they are looking for.
Example:
Customer: 줄무늬 셔츠 찾고 있어요. (Julmuneui syeocheu chatgo isseoyo.)
I’m looking for a striped shirt
Salesperson: 여기 있어요. 한번 보세요. (Yeogi isseoyo. Hanbeon boseyo.)
Here it is. Take a look.
3. Do You Have a Bigger/Smaller Size?
: 이거 더 큰/작은 사이즈 있어요? (Igeo deo keun/jageun saijeu isseoyo?)
Use this question to find the right size. 큰 means bigger, and 작은 means smaller.
Example:
Customer: 이거 더 큰 사이즈 있어요? (Igeo deo keun saijeu isseoyo?)
Do you have a bigger size for this?
Salesperson: 네, 바로 가져올게요. (Ne, baro gajyeowolgeyo.)
Yes, I'll bring it right away.
4. What Is Your Size?
: 사이즈가 몇이세요? (Saijeuga myeotiseyo?)
The salesperson might ask you this question to help you get the item in your size.
Example:
Salesperson: 사이즈가 몇이세요? (Saijeuga myeotiseyo?)
What is your size?
Customer: M이에요. (M-ieyo.)
It's M (medium.)
5. Can I Try This On?
: 이거 입어 볼 수 있어요? (Igeo ibeo bol su isseoyo?)
Ask this question if you want to try a particular item.
Example:
Customer: 이거 입어 볼 수 있어요? (Igeo ibeo bol su isseoyo?)
Can I try this on?
Salesperson: 네, 탈의실은 저기에 있어요. (Ne, taluisileun jeogie isseoyo.)
Yes, the fitting room is over there.
6. I'll Buy This!
: 이걸로 살게요! (Igeollo salgeyo!)
Use this phrase if you want to say that you will buy the item.
Example:
Customer: 이걸로 살게요! (Igeollo salgeyo!)
I'll take this one!
Salesperson: 좋은 선택이에요. 계산대에서 결제해주세요. (Joeun seontaeg-ieyo. Gyesandae-eseo gyeoljehaejuseyo.)
That's a great choice. Please proceed to the cashier for payment.
7. Are There Different Colors Available? : 혹시, 다른 색깔 있어요? (Hoksi, dareun saekkal isseoyo?)
Ask this question if you want to inquire about the availability of different colors.
Example:
Customer: 혹시, 다른 색깔 있어요? (Hoksi, dareun saekkal isseoyo?)
Do you have different colors?
Salesperson: 네, 여기 다른 색도 있어요. (Ne, yeogi dareun saekdo isseoyo.)
Yes, we also have different colors here.
8. Do You Have Different Designs?
: 다른 디자인 있어요? (Dareun dijain isseoyo?)
This phrase is used when asking about the availability of different designs.
Example:
Customer: 다른 디자인 있어요? (Dareun dijain isseoyo?)
Do you have different designs?
Salesperson: 어떤 디자인을 찾고 계세요? (Eoddeon dijain-eul chatgo gyeseyo?)
What kind of design are you looking for?
Customer: 스폰지밥 디자인 주세요. (Seuponjibab dijain juseyo.)
I want a SpongeBob design.
9. I Will Pay with a Card
: 카드로 계산할게요. (Kadeuro gyesanhalkkeyo.)
Use this phrase if you want to pay using a card.
Example:
Salesperson: 어떻게 계산하시겠어요? (Eotteoke gyesanhasegessoyo?)
How do you like to pay?
Customer: 카드로 계산할게요. (Kadeuro gyesanhalkkeyo.)
I will pay with a card.
10. Exchanges Are Possible Within 7 Days
: 교환은 7일 이내에 가능합니다. (Gyohwan-eun chilil inae-e ganeunghamnida.)
This phrase is used to explain the exchange policy.
Example:
Salesperson: 교환은 7일 이내에 가능합니다. (Gyohwan-eun chilil inae-e ganeunghamnida.)
Exchanges are possible within 7 days.
Customer: 알겠어요. (Algesseoyo.)
I understand.
11. Perhaps, Is There Any Discount?
: 혹시 할인하는 거 있어요? (Hoksi halinghaneun geo isseoyo?)
Use this phrase if you want to ask about ongoing discounts.
Example:
Customer: 혹시, 할인하는 거 있어요? (Hoksi, halinghaneun geo isseoyo?)
Perhaps, is there any discount?
Salesperson: 네, 이 상품은 지금 10% 할인 중이에요. (Ne, i sangpumeun jigeum 10% haling jung-ieyo.)
Yes, we have a 10% discount on this item now.
12. This Item is Part of a Buy 1 Get 1 Promotion
: 이 상품은 1+1 행사 상품이에요. (I sangpum-eun ilbu-il hengsa sangpum-ieyo.)
This phrase is used to explain a buy one get one promotion of an item.
Example:
Salesperson: 이 상품은 1+1 행사 상품이에요. (I sangpum-eun ilbu-il hengsa sangpum-ieyo.)
This item is part of a buy one get one promotion.
Customer: 정말요? 그럼 두 개 주세요! (Jeongmal-yo? Geureom du gae juseyo!)
Really? Then give me two!
Great! You are now ready to shop at Korean clothing stores like a pro! Which Korean shopping phrases do you find most useful? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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