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22 short guides to words and manners

Travel phrases

시장

At a traditional market

TipBring cash; small stalls may not take cards, though transfers and cards are getting common.

TipA friendly “덤” request is part of the fun — vendors often add a little extra.

Examples

  • 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?

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