🛍️ Korean Shopping Expressions: How to Shop Like a Local
🛍️ Shop in Korean Like a Local — Save Money & Sound Polite
Ready to shop in Korea? 🇰🇷 Whether you’re at a trendy street market, a department store, or a small boutique in Myeongdong, knowing a few key shopping phrases will make your experience smoother — and maybe even cheaper! 💸👚
In this guide, you'll learn the most useful Korean shopping expressions, vocabulary, and real-life conversation tips for beginners and travelers.
🛒 Basic Shopping Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 얼마예요? | eolmayeyo? | How much is it? |
| 가격 | gagyeok | price |
| 세일 | seil | sale |
| 할인 | harin | discount |
| 영수증 | yeongsujeung | receipt |
| 현금 | hyeongeum | cash |
| 카드 | kadeu | card |
| 사이즈 | saijeu | size |
| 색깔 | saekkkal | color |
| 계산하다 | gyesanhada | to pay |
🧾 Must-Know Phrases for Shopping
| Korean Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 이거 얼마예요? | How much is this? |
| 다른 색 있어요? | Do you have a different color? |
| 더 작은/큰 사이즈 있어요? | Do you have a smaller/bigger size? |
| 입어봐도 돼요? | Can I try it on? |
| 이거 세일해요? | Is this on sale? |
| 좀 더 싸게 해 주세요. | Can you make it cheaper? |
| 카드 돼요? | Do you take cards? |
| 현금으로 하면 할인 있어요? | Is there a discount for paying cash? |
| 포장해 주세요. | Please wrap it. |
| 영수증 주세요. | Receipt, please. |
🧥 Asking About Size & Color
- 사이즈가 어떻게 돼요? → What sizes do you have?
- 이거 L 사이즈 있어요? → Do you have this in size L?
- 검정색 있어요? → Do you have it in black?
📌 Common Colors in Korean:
💬 Realistic Conversation Example
👤 손님: 이 티셔츠 얼마예요?
🛍️ 직원: 15,000원이에요.
👤 손님: 세일 안 돼요?
🛍️ 직원: 지금은 세일 안 해요.
👤 손님: 이거 M 사이즈 있어요?
🛍️ 직원: 네, 있어요.
👤 손님: 입어봐도 돼요?
🛍️ 직원: 저쪽 피팅룸에서 입어보세요.
🎯 Practice Tips
- Practice asking “이거 얼마예요?” with everyday items.
- Go window shopping and try saying color + size sentences in your head.
- Watch Korean shopping vlogs or variety shows (e.g., 나 혼자 산다).
- Role-play as buyer/seller with a friend or tutor.
👩🏫 Want to Practice Korean for Real Shopping?
Let’s practice together so you can shop with confidence — in street markets or department stores. I’ll help you sound polite, natural, and smart when spending your money in Korea. 😉
👉 Book a class with me on italki:
https://www.italki.com/ko/teacher/7916559
Let’s go shopping — in Korean! 🛍️🇰🇷
