Finding a good deal, especially when buying in bulk, is a common shopping goal. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for shoppers wanting to inquire about discounts on large quantities of items, specifically focusing on candles, when talking to a cashier or store staff in Korea. Learn how to ask about bulk pricing, special offers, and related terms to navigate your shopping effectively.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 대량 구매 할인 (dae-ryang gu-mae ha-rin)
Pronunciation: dae-ryang gu-mae ha-rin
Meaning: Bulk purchase discount (The key term for asking about deals when buying many items.)
Basic Shopping Phrases
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Expression: 저기요 (jeo-gi-yo)
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo
Meaning: Excuse me (To get attention) -
Expression: 이거 얼마예요? (i-geo eol-ma-ye-yo?)
Pronunciation: i-geo eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is this? -
Expression: 계산해 주세요 (gye-san-hae ju-se-yo)
Pronunciation: gye-san-hae ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please ring this up / Please calculate the total. -
Expression: 카드로 계산할게요 (ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo)
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo
Meaning: I’ll pay by card. -
Expression: 현금으로 계산할게요 (hyeon-geum-eu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo)
Pronunciation: hyeon-geum-eu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo
Meaning: I’ll pay with cash. -
Expression: 영수증 주세요 (yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo)
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please give me the receipt. -
Expression: 봉투 필요해요 (bong-tu pi-ryo-hae-yo)
Pronunciation: bong-tu pi-ryo-hae-yo
Meaning: I need a bag. -
Expression: 봉투 필요 없어요 (bong-tu pi-ryo eop-seo-yo)
Pronunciation: bong-tu pi-ryo eop-seo-yo
Meaning: I don’t need a bag. -
Expression: 이거 교환/환불 되나요? (i-geo gyo-hwan/hwan-bul doe-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: i-geo gyo-hwan/hwan-bul doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Can this be exchanged/refunded? -
Expression: 그냥 구경하는 거예요 (geu-nyang gu-gyeong-ha-neun geo-ye-yo)
Pronunciation: geu-nyang gu-gyeong-ha-neun geo-ye-yo
Meaning: I’m just looking around. -
Expression: 도와주셔서 감사합니다 (do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da)
Pronunciation: do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da
Meaning: Thank you for your help. -
Expression: 네, 알겠습니다 (ne, al-get-seum-ni-da)
Pronunciation: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da
Meaning: Yes, I understand.
Asking About Bulk Deals
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Expression: 이 양초들 대량으로 사면 할인 있나요? (i yang-cho-deul dae-ryang-eu-ro sa-myeon ha-rin it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: i yang-cho-deul dae-ryang-eu-ro sa-myeon ha-rin it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a discount if I buy these candles in bulk? -
Expression: 여러 개 사면 더 싸나요? (yeo-reo gae sa-myeon deo ssa-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: yeo-reo gae sa-myeon deo ssa-na-yo?
Meaning: Is it cheaper if I buy many? -
Expression: 묶음 할인이 적용되나요? (muk-keum ha-rin jeo-gyong-doe-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: muk-keum ha-rin jeo-gyong-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Does a bundle discount apply? -
Expression: 몇 개부터 할인이 되나요? (myeot gae-bu-teo ha-rin-i doe-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: myeot gae-bu-teo ha-rin-i doe-na-yo?
Meaning: From how many pieces does the discount apply? -
Expression: 10개 사면 개당 얼마예요? (yeol gae sa-myeon gae-dang eol-ma-ye-yo?)
Pronunciation: yeol gae sa-myeon gae-dang eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is it per piece if I buy 10? -
Expression: 혹시 특별 행사 같은 거 있나요? (hok-si teuk-byeol haeng-sa ga-teun geo it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: hok-si teuk-byeol haeng-sa ga-teun geo it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any special promotions or events? -
Expression: 이 가격이 최종 가격인가요? (i ga-gyeok-i choe-jong ga-gyeok-in-ga-yo?)
Pronunciation: i ga-gyeok-i choe-jong ga-gyeok-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is this the final price? -
Expression: 더 큰 포장은 없나요? (deo keun po-jang-eun eom-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: deo keun po-jang-eun eom-na-yo?
Meaning: Isn’t there a larger package/bundle? -
Expression: 박스로 사면 할인이 되나요? (bak-seu-ro sa-myeon ha-rin-i doe-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: bak-seu-ro sa-myeon ha-rin-i doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a discount if I buy by the box? -
Expression: 이 할인은 언제까지예요? (i ha-rin-eun eon-je-kka-ji-ye-yo?)
Pronunciation: i ha-rin-eun eon-je-kka-ji-ye-yo?
Meaning: Until when is this discount valid? -
Expression: 다른 종류의 양초도 할인 대상인가요? (da-reun jong-nyu-ui yang-cho-do ha-rin dae-sang-in-ga-yo?)
Pronunciation: da-reun jong-nyu-ui yang-cho-do ha-rin dae-sang-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Are other types of candles also eligible for the discount? -
Expression: 회원 할인이 있나요? (hoe-won ha-rin-i it-na-yo?)
Pronunciation: hoe-won ha-rin-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a member discount?
Candle Vocabulary
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Expression: 양초 (yang-cho)
Pronunciation: yang-cho
Meaning: Candle -
Expression: 향초 (hyang-cho)
Pronunciation: hyang-cho
Meaning: Scented candle -
Expression: 티라이트 캔들 (ti-ra-i-teu kaen-deul)
Pronunciation: ti-ra-i-teu kaen-deul
Meaning: Tealight candle -
Expression: 기둥 양초 (gi-dung yang-cho)
Pronunciation: gi-dung yang-cho
Meaning: Pillar candle -
Expression: 유리병 양초 (yu-ri-byeong yang-cho)
Pronunciation: yu-ri-byeong yang-cho
Meaning: Jar candle -
Expression: 소이 캔들 (so-i kaen-deul)
Pronunciation: so-i kaen-deul
Meaning: Soy candle -
Expression: 비즈왁스 캔들 (bi-jeu-wak-seu kaen-deul)
Pronunciation: bi-jeu-wak-seu kaen-deul
Meaning: Beeswax candle -
Expression: 향 (hyang)
Pronunciation: hyang
Meaning: Scent, fragrance -
Expression: 심지 (sim-ji)
Pronunciation: sim-ji
Meaning: Wick -
Expression: 캔들 홀더 (kaen-deul hol-deo)
Pronunciation: kaen-deul hol-deo
Meaning: Candle holder -
Expression: 무향 양초 (mu-hyang yang-cho)
Pronunciation: mu-hyang yang-cho
Meaning: Unscented candle -
Expression: 작은 사이즈 / 큰 사이즈 (ja-geun ssa-i-jeu / keun ssa-i-jeu)
Pronunciation: ja-geun ssa-i-jeu / keun ssa-i-jeu
Meaning: Small size / Large size
Cultural Tips
Fixed Prices: In most modern retail stores, department stores, and supermarkets in Korea, prices are fixed. Haggling or asking for a discount on a single item is generally not common or expected, unlike in traditional markets.
Bulk Discounts & Promotions: However, asking about discounts for bulk purchases (대량 구매 할인 – dae-ryang gu-mae ha-rin) or bundle deals (묶음 할인 – muk-keum ha-rin) is acceptable, especially in stores that might cater to businesses or larger volume sales. Look for signs advertising “N+1” deals (e.g., 2+1) or specific bulk pricing.
Membership Points: Many stores have membership programs where you accumulate points for discounts or rewards. Asking “회원 카드 있으세요?” (hoe-won ka-deu i-sseu-se-yo? – Do you have a membership card?) is common from cashiers. If you shop frequently, consider signing up.
Promotional Periods: Korea has major sale seasons (like Seollal, Chuseok, end-of-year). During these times, discounts and promotions, including bulk deals, are more common. Keep an eye out for advertisements.
Clarity is Key: When asking about bulk deals, be specific about the quantity you intend to buy (e.g., “10개 사면” – yeol gae sa-myeon – if I buy 10). This helps the staff provide accurate information.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A shopper (A) is at the checkout counter of a home goods store with several candles and wants to ask the cashier (B) about a potential discount for buying them in bulk.
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Expression: A: 저기요, 계산해 주세요. (jeo-gi-yo, gye-san-hae ju-se-yo.)
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo, gye-san-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: A: Excuse me, please ring these up. -
Expression: B: 네, 알겠습니다. (ne, al-get-seum-ni-da.)
Pronunciation: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, certainly. -
Expression: A: 이 향초를 여러 개 사려고 하는데요, 혹시 대량으로 사면 할인이 되나요? 지금 12개 정도 생각하고 있어요. (i hyang-cho-reul yeo-reo gae sa-ryeo-go ha-neun-de-yo, hok-si dae-ryang-eu-ro sa-myeon ha-rin-i doe-na-yo? ji-geum yeol-du gae jeong-do saeng-gak-ha-go i-sseo-yo.)
Pronunciation: i hyang-cho-reul yeo-reo gae sa-ryeo-go ha-neun-de-yo, hok-si dae-ryang-eu-ro sa-myeon ha-rin-i doe-na-yo? ji-geum yeol-du gae jeong-do saeng-gak-ha-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: A: I’m planning to buy several of these scented candles. Is there perhaps a discount if I buy them in bulk? I’m thinking about 12 right now. -
Expression: B: 잠시만요, 확인해 보겠습니다. … 네, 이 제품은 10개 이상 구매하시면 개당 10% 할인이 적용됩니다. (jam-si-man-yo, hwa-gin-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da. … ne, i je-pum-eun yeol gae i-sang gu-mae-ha-si-myeon gae-dang sip peo-sen-teu ha-rin-i jeo-gyong-doem-ni-da.)
Pronunciation: jam-si-man-yo, hwa-gin-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da. … ne, i je-pum-eun yeol gae i-sang gu-mae-ha-si-myeon gae-dang sip peo-sen-teu ha-rin-i jeo-gyong-doem-ni-da.
Meaning: B: One moment, I’ll check for you. … Yes, for this product, if you purchase 10 or more, a 10% discount per item is applied. -
Expression: A: 아, 그럼 12개 사면 10% 할인 받을 수 있는 거네요? (a, geu-reom yeol-du gae sa-myeon sip peo-sen-teu ha-rin ba-deul su it-neun geo-ne-yo?)
Pronunciation: a, geu-reom yeol-du gae sa-myeon sip peo-sen-teu ha-rin ba-deul su it-neun geo-ne-yo?
Meaning: A: Oh, so if I buy 12, I can get the 10% discount? -
Expression: B: 네, 맞습니다. 12개 구매하시면 총 금액에서 10% 할인 적용해 드리겠습니다. (ne, mat-seum-ni-da. yeol-du gae gu-mae-ha-si-myeon chong geu-maek-e-seo sip peo-sen-teu ha-rin jeo-gyong-hae deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.)
Pronunciation: ne, mat-seum-ni-da. yeol-du gae gu-mae-ha-si-myeon chong geu-maek-e-seo sip peo-sen-teu ha-rin jeo-gyong-hae deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, that’s correct. If you purchase 12, I will apply a 10% discount to the total amount. -
Expression: A: 좋아요! 그럼 12개로 계산해 주세요. (jo-a-yo! geu-reom yeol-du gae-ro gye-san-hae ju-se-yo.)
Pronunciation: jo-a-yo! geu-reom yeol-du gae-ro gye-san-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: A: Great! Then please ring up 12.
Practice Tips
Now you have the phrases to ask about bulk deals on candles! Try practicing these expressions out loud~ Imagine yourself in a Korean store asking the cashier about discounts. Role-playing with a friend or language partner can be really helpful! Pay attention to the pronunciation, especially the syllable breaks. Don’t be afraid to use simple sentences first, like “여러 개 사면 싸나요?” (yeo-reo gae sa-myeon ssa-na-yo?). Good luck with your shopping and your Korean studies!
