Korean Travel Phrases
At a convenience store
Say it like this
- 봉투 필요 없어요.bongtu piryo eopseoyo.I don't need a bag.
- 데워 주세요.dewo juseyo.Please heat it up.
- 전자레인지 써도 돼요?jeonjareinji sseodo dwaeyo?Can I use the microwave?
- 원 플러스 원이에요?won peulleoseu wonieyo?Is this buy-one-get-one?
- 교통카드 충전해 주세요.gyotongkadeu chungjeonhae juseyo.Please top up my transit card.
- 젓가락 하나 주세요.jeotgarak hana juseyo.One pair of chopsticks, please.
- 뜨거운 물 어디 있어요?tteugeoun mul eodi isseoyo?Where's the hot water?
- ATM 있어요?eitiem isseoyo?Is there an ATM?
Good to know
- Look for 1+1 and 2+1 tags — extra items for free are everywhere.
- Bags cost a little; many people bring their own.
All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.