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이거 얼마예요? Useful Korean Phrases for Shopping
Learn how to ask “How much is this?” and use a few practical Korean phrases in markets, cafés, and shops.
이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?) means “How much is this?” It is short, polite, and useful almost anywhere you shop.
Breaking down the phrase
이거 means “this thing.” 얼마 means “how much,” and 예요 turns it into a polite question.
Pointing gently at an item while asking makes the meaning clear.
More useful shopping Korean
These short phrases can help you choose, pay, or ask for another item.
- 이거 주세요.
- Please give me this one.
- 카드 돼요?
- Can I pay by card?
- 다른 색 있어요?
- Do you have another color?
Keep it simple
You do not need a long sentence. A polite ending, a clear gesture, and one useful noun are often enough for a comfortable interaction.