When shopping — markets, convenience stores, street food. Essential for travelers buying souvenirs, food, clothes in Korea.
얼마예요? (eolmayeyo?) = polite standard. 얼마야? (eolmaya?) = casual friends. 얼마인가요? (eolmaingayo?) = polite formal, department store/elders.
They say 오천 원이에요 (ocheon wonieyo) = 5000 won, 팔천 원입니다 (palcheon wonimnida), 삼천 원 (samcheon won), and 깎아줄게 (kkakajulkke) = I'll discount.
얼마예요? (eolmayeyo?) means "How much is it?" The most essential shopping phrase — markets, convenience stores, street food stalls. Must-have for travelers buying souvenirs, food, clothes.
1. Market: See nice item, ask seller price.
2. Store: Check price politely with staff.
3. Friends: Quick casual price check while shopping.
How much is this? It's 5000 won.
How much is this? It's 8000 won. (Formal)
How much is this? 3000 won! (Casual)
It's a bit expensive. I'll give it for 4000 won.
• 오천 원이에요 (ocheon wonieyo) - It's 5000 won
• 조금 비싸네요 (jogeum bissaneyo) - It's a bit expensive
• 깎아줄게 (kkakajulkke) - I'll give you a discount