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Korean Travel Phrases

Shopping for clothes and cosmetics

Say it like this

  1. 입어 봐도 돼요?ibeo bwado dwaeyo?Can I try it on?
  2. 피팅룸이 어디예요?pitingrumi eodiyeyo?Where's the fitting room?
  3. 더 큰 사이즈 있어요?deo keun saijeu isseoyo?Do you have a bigger size?
  4. 다른 색도 있어요?dareun saekdo isseoyo?Does it come in other colors?
  5. 그냥 구경하는 거예요.geunyang gugyeonghaneun geoyeyo.I'm just looking.
  6. 샘플 받을 수 있어요?saempeul badeul su isseoyo?Could I get some samples?
  7. 택스 리펀드 돼요?taekseu ripeondeu dwaeyo?Can I get a tax refund?
  8. 교환이나 환불 돼요?gyohwanina hwanbul dwaeyo?Can I exchange or return it?

Good to know

  • Cosmetics shops often give free samples with a purchase — just ask.
  • Bring your passport for tax-free shopping; many stores deduct the tax on the spot.

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

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