Shopping for clothes in Korea is exciting, but finding the right size requires specific vocabulary. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for asking about clothing sizes, ensuring a smoother and more successful shopping experience. Learn how to inquire about availability, specify your size, discuss fit, and interact confidently with store staff.
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Core Expression
This is the most fundamental way to ask if a store has a particular size.
- Expression: 이거 다른 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: Igeo dareun saijeu isseoyo?
Meaning: Do you have this in another size?
Basic Size Questions
Use these phrases to ask general questions about sizes and trying on clothes.
- Expression: 이 옷 사이즈 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: I ot saijeu mwoyeyo?
Meaning: What size is this clothing? - Expression: M 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: Em saijeu isseoyo?
Meaning: Do you have a size Medium? - Expression: 제일 작은 사이즈 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: Jeil jageun saijeu mwoyeyo?
Meaning: What’s the smallest size? - Expression: 제일 큰 사이즈 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: Jeil keun saijeu mwoyeyo?
Meaning: What’s the largest size? - Expression: 이거 입어봐도 돼요?
Pronunciation: Igeo ibeobwado dwaeyo?
Meaning: Can I try this on? - Expression: 탈의실 어디예요?
Pronunciation: Taruisil eodiyeyo?
Meaning: Where is the fitting room? - Expression: 이 디자인으로 다른 색깔 있어요?
Pronunciation: I dijaineuro dareun saekkal isseoyo?
Meaning: Do you have this design in another color? - Expression: 사이즈가 어떻게 나와요? (크게/작게)
Pronunciation: Saijeu-ga eotteoke nawayo? (keuge/jakge)
Meaning: How does the sizing run? (Big/small) - Expression: 이 사이즈밖에 없어요?
Pronunciation: I saijeu-bakke eopseoyo?
Meaning: Is this the only size you have? - Expression: 재고 확인해 주실 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: Jaego hwaginhae jusil su isseoyo?
Meaning: Could you check the stock? - Expression: 혹시 더 큰 사이즈 들어올까요?
Pronunciation: Hoksi deo keun saijeu deureoolkkayo?
Meaning: Will you be getting larger sizes in, by any chance? - Expression: 이 바지 허리 사이즈 몇이에요?
Pronunciation: I baji heori saijeu myeochieyo?
Meaning: What is the waist size of these pants?
Specifying Your Size
Tell the staff your size or ask for a specific one.
- Expression: 저는 보통 M 사이즈 입어요.
Pronunciation: Jeoneun botong em saijeu ibeoyo.
Meaning: I usually wear size Medium. - Expression: 스몰 사이즈로 보여주세요.
Pronunciation: Seumol saijeuro boyeojuseyo.
Meaning: Please show me a size Small. - Expression: 라지 사이즈 하나 주세요.
Pronunciation: Raji saijeu hana juseyo.
Meaning: Please give me one Large size. - Expression: 55 사이즈 있어요? (Korean women’s size)
Pronunciation: Oo saijeu isseoyo?
Meaning: Do you have size 55? - Expression: 66 사이즈로 주세요. (Korean women’s size)
Pronunciation: Yungnyuk saijeuro juseyo.
Meaning: Please give me size 66. - Expression: 남성용 100 사이즈 있어요? (Korean men’s size)
Pronunciation: Namseongyong baek saijeu isseoyo?
Meaning: Do you have men’s size 100? - Expression: 여성용 95 사이즈요. (Korean women’s top size)
Pronunciation: Yeoseongyong gusibo saijeuyo.
Meaning: Women’s size 95, please. - Expression: 신발 사이즈 240 있어요? (Korean shoe size in mm)
Pronunciation: Sinbal saijeu ibaeksasip isseoyo?
Meaning: Do you have shoe size 240? - Expression: 허리 사이즈 30인치로 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: Heori saijeu samsip inchiro chatgo isseoyo.
Meaning: I’m looking for a waist size 30 inches. - Expression: 제 사이즈를 잘 모르겠어요.
Pronunciation: Je saijeu-reul jal moreugesseoyo.
Meaning: I don’t know my size well. - Expression: 사이즈 추천해 주실 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: Saijeu chucheonhae jusil su isseoyo?
Meaning: Can you recommend a size? - Expression: 프리사이즈예요?
Pronunciation: Peuri-saijeu-yeyo?
Meaning: Is it free size (one size fits all)?
Discussing Fit and Adjustments
Use these phrases after trying on clothes to talk about the fit.
- Expression: 저한테 너무 커요.
Pronunciation: Jeohante neomu keoyo.
Meaning: It’s too big for me. - Expression: 이건 너무 작아요.
Pronunciation: Igeon neomu jagayo.
Meaning: This is too small. - Expression: 딱 맞아요.
Pronunciation: Ttak majayo.
Meaning: It fits perfectly. - Expression: 조금 끼어요.
Pronunciation: Jogeum kkieoyo.
Meaning: It’s a little tight. - Expression: 너무 헐렁해요.
Pronunciation: Neomu heolleonghaeyo.
Meaning: It’s too loose. - Expression: 길이가 너무 길어요.
Pronunciation: Giriga neomu gireoyo.
Meaning: The length is too long. - Expression: 소매가 짧아요.
Pronunciation: Somaega jjalbayo.
Meaning: The sleeves are short. - Expression: 어깨가 안 맞아요.
Pronunciation: Eokkaega an majayo.
Meaning: The shoulders don’t fit. - Expression: 이거 수선 가능해요?
Pronunciation: Igeo suseon ganeunghaeyo?
Meaning: Can this be altered/repaired? - Expression: 바지 길이 줄일 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: Baji giri juril su isseoyo?
Meaning: Can you shorten the pants length? - Expression: 더 편한 사이즈는 없을까요?
Pronunciation: Deo pyeonhan saijeu-neun eopseulkkayo?
Meaning: Isn’t there a more comfortable size? - Expression: 핏이 예뻐요.
Pronunciation: Pisi yeppeoyo.
Meaning: The fit is nice/pretty.
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding these points can enhance your shopping experience in Korea.
- Sizing Differences: Korean clothing sizes often run smaller than Western sizes (US/Europe). A Korean ‘L’ might be closer to a Western ‘M’ or even ‘S’. Always check size charts or try clothes on.
- “Free Size” (프리사이즈): You’ll often encounter “Free Size” (프리사이즈 – peurisaizeu), meaning one size fits all. This usually corresponds to a Small or Medium in Western sizing.
- Staff Assistance: Shop assistants (직원 – jigwon) are generally very helpful. Don’t hesitate to ask for help finding sizes or using the fitting rooms (탈의실 – taruisil). They might proactively offer assistance.
- Shoe Sizes: Korean shoe sizes are measured in millimeters (mm), like 230, 240, 250.
- Numbered Sizes: For women’s clothing, you’ll see sizes like 44, 55, 66, 77. 55 is roughly a US Small, 66 a Medium, etc. Men’s tops are often sized 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, corresponding roughly to S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A customer is looking for a t-shirt in a clothing store and needs help finding the right size.
Roles: A: Customer, B: Shop Assistant (직원 – Jigwon)
- Expression: A: 저기요, 이 티셔츠 다른 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: Jeogiyo, i tisyeocheu dareun saijeu isseoyo?
Meaning: Excuse me, do you have this t-shirt in other sizes? - Expression: B: 네, 어떤 사이즈 찾으세요?
Pronunciation: Ne, eotteon saijeu chajeuseyo?
Meaning: Yes, what size are you looking for? - Expression: A: 저는 보통 M 입는데, 여기 사이즈가 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: Jeoneun botong em imneunde, yeogi saijeu-ga eotteoke doenayo?
Meaning: I usually wear Medium, how do the sizes run here? - Expression: B: 저희 M이 보통 95 사이즈예요. M으로 드릴까요?
Pronunciation: Jeohui em-i botong gusibo saijeu-yeyo. Em-euro deurilkkayo?
Meaning: Our Medium is usually size 95. Shall I give you the Medium? - Expression: A: 네, M 사이즈로 한번 입어볼게요. 탈의실은 어디예요?
Pronunciation: Ne, em saijeu-ro hanbeon ibeobolgeyo. Taruisireun eodiyeyo?
Meaning: Yes, I’ll try on the size Medium. Where is the fitting room? - Expression: B: 저쪽 안쪽에 있습니다. 입어보시고 말씀해주세요.
Pronunciation: Jeojjok anjjoge itseumnida. Ibeobosigo malsseumhaejuseyo.
Meaning: It’s over there inside. Please try it on and let me know. - Expression: A: (After trying it on) 음… 조금 끼는 것 같아요. L 사이즈도 있을까요?
Pronunciation: Eum… jogeum kkineun geot gatayo. El saijeudo isseulkkayo?
Meaning: Hmm… I think it’s a little tight. Do you perhaps have a Large size too? - Expression: B: 네, 잠시만요. L 사이즈 여기 있습니다.
Pronunciation: Ne, jamsimanyo. El saijeu yeogi itseumnida.
Meaning: Yes, just a moment. Here is the Large size. - Expression: A: 감사합니다! 이게 더 잘 맞네요. 이걸로 할게요.
Pronunciation: Gamsahamnida! Ige deo jal manneyo. Igeollo halgeyo.
Meaning: Thank you! This one fits better. I’ll take this one.
Practice Tips
Knowing these phrases is the first step! Try practicing them out loud~ Imagine you’re in a Korean store and rehearse asking for sizes. When you visit Korea, don’t be shy! Use the phrases even if you feel unsure. Shop staff appreciate the effort, and it’s the best way to improve! Good luck with your shopping! 화이팅! (Hwaiting! – You can do it!)
