Korean Travel Phrases
Shopping for clothes and cosmetics
Say it like this
- 입어 봐도 돼요?ibeo bwado dwaeyo?Can I try it on?
- 피팅룸이 어디예요?pitingrumi eodiyeyo?Where's the fitting room?
- 더 큰 사이즈 있어요?deo keun saijeu isseoyo?Do you have a bigger size?
- 다른 색도 있어요?dareun saekdo isseoyo?Does it come in other colors?
- 그냥 구경하는 거예요.geunyang gugyeonghaneun geoyeyo.I'm just looking.
- 샘플 받을 수 있어요?saempeul badeul su isseoyo?Could I get some samples?
- 택스 리펀드 돼요?taekseu ripeondeu dwaeyo?Can I get a tax refund?
- 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.