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한국어

Korean Travel Phrases

At a traditional market

Say it like this

  1. 이거 얼마예요?igeo eolmayeyo?How much is this?
  2. 조금만 깎아 주세요.jogeumman kkakka juseyo.Could you lower the price a little?
  3. 한 근에 얼마예요?han geune eolmayeyo?How much per geun (the market weight unit)?
  4. 맛봐도 돼요?matbwado dwaeyo?Can I taste it?
  5. 현금만 돼요?hyeongeumman dwaeyo?Cash only?
  6. 반만 살 수 있어요?banman sal su isseoyo?Can I buy just half?
  7. 포장 따로 해 주세요.pojang ttaro hae juseyo.Please wrap them separately.
  8. 덤 좀 주세요.deom jom juseyo.Throw in a little extra?

Good to know

  • Bring cash; small stalls may not take cards, though transfers and cards are getting common.
  • A friendly “덤” request is part of the fun — vendors often add a little extra.

All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.

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