Shopping in Korea offers many opportunities, especially during sale seasons. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for shoppers looking to inquire about sales, specifically focusing on winter jackets. Learn how to ask about discounts, availability, sizes, and interact confidently with store clerks to find the perfect winter jacket deal.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 이 겨울 재킷 세일하나요?
Pronunciation: i gyeo-ul jae-kit se-il-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Is this winter jacket on sale?
Asking About Sales
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Expression: 지금 세일 기간인가요?
Pronunciation: ji-geum se-il gi-gan-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it the sale period now? -
Expression: 이거 할인돼요?
Pronunciation: i-geo ha-rin-dwae-yo?
Meaning: Is this discounted? -
Expression: 몇 퍼센트 할인해요?
Pronunciation: myeot peo-sen-teu ha-rin-hae-yo?
Meaning: What percentage is the discount? -
Expression: 세일은 언제까지예요?
Pronunciation: se-i-reun eon-je-kka-ji-ye-yo?
Meaning: Until when is the sale? -
Expression: 이 가격이 할인가인가요?
Pronunciation: i ga-gyeok-i ha-rin-kka-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is this price the sale price? -
Expression: 다른 세일 상품도 있어요?
Pronunciation: da-reun se-il sang-pum-do iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Are there other items on sale? -
Expression: 겨울 재킷 세일 코너는 어디예요?
Pronunciation: gyeo-ul jae-kit se-il ko-neo-neun eo-di-ye-yo?
Meaning: Where is the winter jacket sale section? -
Expression: 이 브랜드도 세일하나요?
Pronunciation: i beu-raen-deu-do se-il-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Is this brand also on sale? -
Expression: 추가 할인이 있나요?
Pronunciation: chu-ga ha-rin-i iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there an additional discount? -
Expression: 세일 가격으로 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: se-il ga-gyeok-eu-ro eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is it with the sale price?
Asking About Winter Jackets
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Expression: 겨울 재킷 좀 보여주세요.
Pronunciation: gyeo-ul jae-kit jom bo-yeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please show me some winter jackets. -
Expression: 이 재킷 다른 색상도 있나요?
Pronunciation: i jae-kit da-reun saek-ssang-do iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Does this jacket come in other colors? -
Expression: 이거 입어봐도 될까요?
Pronunciation: i-geo i-beo-bwa-do dwel-kka-yo?
Meaning: May I try this on? -
Expression: 탈의실은 어디예요?
Pronunciation: ta-rui-si-reun eo-di-ye-yo?
Meaning: Where is the fitting room? -
Expression: 더 큰 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: deo keun ssa-i-jeu iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have a larger size? -
Expression: 더 작은 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: deo jak-eun ssa-i-jeu iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have a smaller size? -
Expression: 이 재킷 소재가 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: i jae-kit so-jae-ga mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What material is this jacket made of? -
Expression: 이거 얼마나 따뜻해요?
Pronunciation: i-geo eol-ma-na tta-tteut-hae-yo?
Meaning: How warm is this? -
Expression: 방수 기능이 있나요?
Pronunciation: bang-su gi-neung-i iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Is it waterproof? -
Expression: 이 디자인으로 세일하는 거 있어요?
Pronunciation: i di-ja-in-eu-ro se-il-ha-neun geo iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Is this design on sale? -
Expression: 가장 인기 있는 겨울 재킷은 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: ga-jang in-gi iss-neun gyeo-ul jae-ki-seun mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is the most popular winter jacket?
Interacting with the Clerk
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Expression: 저기요.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo.
Meaning: Excuse me. (To get attention) -
Expression: 좀 도와주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: jom do-wa-ju-si-gess-eo-yo?
Meaning: Could you help me, please? -
Expression: 찾는 게 있는데요.
Pronunciation: chat-neun ge iss-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: There’s something I’m looking for. -
Expression: 이거 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: i-geo eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is this? -
Expression: 그냥 둘러보고 있어요.
Pronunciation: geu-nyang dul-leo-bo-go iss-eo-yo.
Meaning: I’m just looking around. -
Expression: 이걸로 할게요.
Pronunciation: i-geol-lo hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll take this one. -
Expression: 계산해 주세요.
Pronunciation: gye-san-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please ring this up. / Check out, please. -
Expression: 카드로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay by card. -
Expression: 현금으로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: hyeon-geum-eu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay with cash. -
Expression: 영수증 주세요.
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me the receipt. -
Expression: 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you. -
Expression: 수고하세요.
Pronunciation: su-go-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Thank you for your hard work. (A polite way to say goodbye to service staff)
Korean Culture Notes
Sale Periods: Major sales often happen seasonally in Korea, particularly at the end of summer and winter. Department stores and shopping malls usually have large, advertised sale events during these times.
Price Tags: In most established stores and department stores, prices are fixed, especially for sale items. Haggling is generally not common or expected in these environments, unlike traditional markets.
Staff Interaction: Store clerks (점원 – jeom-won) are usually helpful but may sometimes seem less proactive than in some Western cultures. Don’t hesitate to approach them using “저기요” (jeo-gi-yo) to ask for assistance. Using polite language (-요/-ㅂ니다 endings) is always recommended.
Trying Clothes On: It’s standard practice to ask before trying on clothes (입어봐도 될까요? – i-beo-bwa-do dwel-kka-yo?). Staff will usually direct you to the fitting room (탈의실 – ta-rui-sil).
Sizes: Korean clothing sizes can differ from Western sizes. It’s often helpful to know your measurements or ask the staff for assistance in finding the right fit. Don’t be surprised if you need a larger size than you usually wear.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A shopper (A) approaches a clerk (B) in a clothing store to ask about a winter jacket sale.
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Expression: A: 저기요, 실례합니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo, sil-lye-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Excuse me. -
Expression: B: 네, 손님. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
Pronunciation: ne, son-nim. mu-eo-seul do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Yes, customer. How may I help you? -
Expression: A: 지금 겨울 재킷 세일하나요?
Pronunciation: ji-geum gyeo-ul jae-kit se-il-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Are winter jackets on sale now? -
Expression: B: 네, 일부 품목은 최대 30%까지 할인 중입니다. 이쪽에 세일 상품들이 있습니다.
Pronunciation: ne, il-bu pum-mo-geun choe-dae sam-sip-peo-sen-teu-kka-ji ha-rin jung-im-ni-da. i-jjok-e se-il sang-pum-deu-ri iss-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, some items are discounted up to 30%. The sale items are over here. -
Expression: A: 아, 감사합니다. 이 검은색 재킷은 세일 상품인가요?
Pronunciation: a, gam-sa-ham-ni-da. i geom-eun-saek jae-ki-seun se-il sang-pum-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Ah, thank you. Is this black jacket a sale item? -
Expression: B: 네, 맞습니다. 그건 20% 할인 적용됩니다.
Pronunciation: ne, mat-sseum-ni-da. geu-geon i-sip-peo-sen-teu ha-rin jeok-yong-doem-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, that’s correct. That one has a 20% discount applied. -
Expression: A: 이거 입어봐도 될까요? M 사이즈로요.
Pronunciation: i-geo i-beo-bwa-do dwel-kka-yo? em ssa-i-jeu-ro-yo.
Meaning: May I try this on? In a size M. -
Expression: B: 네, 그럼요. 탈의실은 저쪽입니다. M 사이즈 찾아드릴게요.
Pronunciation: ne, geu-reom-yo. ta-rui-si-reun jeo-jjok-im-ni-da. em ssa-i-jeu cha-ja-deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: Yes, of course. The fitting room is over there. I’ll find a size M for you. -
Expression: A: 고맙습니다.
Pronunciation: go-map-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you.
Practice Tips
Familiarize yourself with the core phrases for asking about sales and specific items like winter jackets! Try practicing the pronunciations out loud~ You can simulate shopping scenarios by yourself or with a study partner. When you visit Korean stores (or even Korean online shops), try to identify these phrases or use them if you have the chance. Don’t be afraid to ask clerks for help; using even simple Korean phrases like “이거 세일해요?” (i-geo se-il-hae-yo?) can make your shopping experience smoother and more rewarding!
