Living in Korea Series EP 6: "한국에서 쇼핑할 때 - Shopping in Korea"

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Episode 6: "한국에서 쇼핑할 때 - Shopping in Korea"

“안녕하세요! (annyeonghaseyo) In this episode, we’ll cover key vocabulary, phrases for asking prices, requesting discounts, and even communicating with store staff.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel confident navigating Korean stores and markets. Let’s get started!”

[1: Key Vocabulary]



General Shopping Terms:

  • 가격 (gagyeok) – Price
  • 할인 (harin) – Discount
  • 상품 (sangpum) – Product
  • 영수증 (yeongsujeung) – Receipt
  • 환불 (hwanbul) – Refund
  • 교환 (gyohwan) – Exchange

Store-Related Terms:

  • 가게 (gage) – Shop
  • 시장 (sijang) – Market
  • 백화점 (baekhwajeom) – Department store
  • 시식 (sisik) – Free sample
  • 계산대 (gyesandae) – Counter

[2: Useful Phrases for Shopping]

Asking About Prices:

  • 이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?) – How much is this?
  • 조금 더 싸게 해 주실 수 있나요? (jogeum deo ssage hae jusil su innayo?) – Can you make it a little cheaper?
  • 할인이 되나요? (harini doenayo?) – Is there a discount?

Making a Purchase:

  • 이거 살게요. (igeo salgeyo.) – I’ll buy this.
  • 카드로 결제할 수 있나요? (kadeuro gyeoljehal su innayo?) – Can I pay by card?
  • 현금으로 결제할게요. (hyeongeumeuro gyeoljehalgeyo.) – I’ll pay in cash.

Returning or Exchanging Items:

  • 환불 가능한가요? (hwanbul ganeunghangayo?) – Can I get a refund?
  • 다른 사이즈로 교환할 수 있나요? (dareun saijeuro gyohwanhal su innayo?) – Can I exchange this for a different size?

[3: Practice Dialogue]

Scenario: Shopping at a market and asking for a discount.

Customer:
안녕하세요. 이거 얼마예요?
(annyeonghaseyo. Igeo eolmayeyo?) – Hello. How much is this?

Vendor:
5,000원입니다.
(ocheon won-imnida.) – It’s 5,000 won.

Customer:
조금 더 싸게 해 주실 수 있나요?
(jogeum deo ssage hae jusil su innayo?) – Can you make it a little cheaper?

Vendor:
그럼 4,500원에 드릴게요.
(geureom saseonbaek won-e deurilgeyo.) – Then I’ll give it to you for 4,500 won.

Customer:
감사합니다. 카드로 결제할게요.
(gamsahamnida. Kadeuro gyeoljehalgeyo.) – Thank you. I’ll pay by card.

Vendor:
여기 있습니다. 감사합니다.
(yeogi itseumnida. Gamsahamnida.) – Here you go. Thank you.

“Excellent work today! Thank you. See you next time! 다음에 만나요!"

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