Korean Travel Phrases
At a traditional market
Say it like this
- 이거 얼마예요?igeo eolmayeyo?How much is this?
- 조금만 깎아 주세요.jogeumman kkakka juseyo.Could you lower the price a little?
- 한 근에 얼마예요?han geune eolmayeyo?How much per geun (the market weight unit)?
- 맛봐도 돼요?matbwado dwaeyo?Can I taste it?
- 현금만 돼요?hyeongeumman dwaeyo?Cash only?
- 반만 살 수 있어요?banman sal su isseoyo?Can I buy just half?
- 포장 따로 해 주세요.pojang ttaro hae juseyo.Please wrap them separately.
- 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.