Navigating shopping situations in Korea, especially when seeking discounts for larger quantities on a specific timeline, requires precise language. This guide provides essential Korean expressions for a shopper asking a store clerk about potential discounts when buying socks in bulk, specifically needing them tonight. Learn how to inquire about prices, quantities, discounts, and timing effectively.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 오늘 밤에 양말 대량으로 구매하면 할인되나요?
Pronunciation: o-neul bam-e yang-mal dae-ryang-eu-ro gu-mae-ha-myeon ha-rin-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: If I buy socks in bulk tonight, can I get a discount?
Asking About Discounts
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Expression: 할인이 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: ha-rin-i ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is a discount possible? -
Expression: 많이 사면 좀 깎아 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: man-i sa-myeon jom kkak-a ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: If I buy a lot, can you give me a bit of a discount? -
Expression: 대량 구매 시 할인 혜택이 있습니까?
Pronunciation: dae-ryang gu-mae si ha-rin hye-taeg-i it-seum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Are there discount benefits for bulk purchases? -
Expression: 몇 개 이상 사면 할인이 되나요?
Pronunciation: myeot gae i-sang sa-myeon ha-rin-i doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How many do I need to buy to get a discount? -
Expression: 할인율이 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: ha-rin-yur-i eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What is the discount rate? -
Expression: 가격 좀 조정해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: ga-gyeok jom jo-jeong-hae ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you adjust the price a little? -
Expression: 혹시 세일 중인 양말 있나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si se-il jung-in yang-mal in-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any socks currently on sale? -
Expression: 단체 주문 할인이 적용되나요?
Pronunciation: dan-che ju-mun ha-rin-i jeog-yong-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Does a group order discount apply? -
Expression: 최종 가격은 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: choe-jong ga-gyeog-eun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the final price? -
Expression: 현금으로 계산하면 할인이 더 되나요?
Pronunciation: hyeon-geum-eu-ro gye-san-ha-myeon ha-rin-i deo doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a bigger discount if I pay in cash?
Specifying the Item and Quantity
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Expression: 양말을 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: yang-mar-eul chat-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for socks. -
Expression: 이 양말을 많이 사고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: i yang-mar-eul man-i sa-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to buy many of these socks. -
Expression: 대량으로 필요한데요.
Pronunciation: dae-ryang-eu-ro pi-ryo-han-de-yo.
Meaning: I need them in bulk. -
Expression: 약 50켤레 정도 필요해요.
Pronunciation: yak o-sip-kyeol-le jeong-do pi-ryo-hae-yo.
Meaning: I need about 50 pairs. (켤레 – kyeol-le is the counter for pairs of socks/shoes) -
Expression: 이 종류로 많이 있나요?
Pronunciation: i jong-nyu-ro man-i in-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you have many of this type? -
Expression: 재고가 충분한가요?
Pronunciation: jae-go-ga chung-bun-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is there enough stock? -
Expression: 어떤 종류의 양말이 있나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui yang-mar-i in-na-yo?
Meaning: What kinds of socks do you have? -
Expression: 이 디자인으로 여러 개 사고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: i di-ja-in-eu-ro yeo-reo gae sa-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I’d like to buy several of this design. -
Expression: 혹시 다른 색상도 있나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si da-reun saek-sang-do in-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you happen to have other colors? -
Expression: 이 양말 사이즈는 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: i yang-mal sa-i-jeu-neun eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What size are these socks?
Discussing Timing (Tonight)
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Expression: 오늘 밤에 꼭 필요해요.
Pronunciation: o-neul bam-e kkok pi-ryo-hae-yo.
Meaning: I definitely need them tonight. -
Expression: 오늘 저녁에 바로 가져갈 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: o-neul jeo-nyeog-e ba-ro ga-jyeo-gal su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I take them right away this evening? -
Expression: 지금 바로 구매하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: ji-geum ba-ro gu-mae-ha-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to purchase them right now. -
Expression: 오늘 밤까지 준비될 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: o-neul bam-kka-ji jun-bi-doel su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can they be ready by tonight? -
Expression: 영업시간이 언제까지인가요?
Pronunciation: yeong-eop-si-gan-i eon-je-kka-ji-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Until when are you open? (What are your business hours?) -
Expression: 오늘 저녁 늦게 와도 괜찮을까요?
Pronunciation: o-neul jeo-nyeok neut-ge wa-do gwaen-chan-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Would it be okay if I come late this evening? -
Expression: 오늘 바로 결제할게요.
Pronunciation: o-neul ba-ro gyeol-je-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I will pay right away today. -
Expression: 오늘 밤 픽업 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: o-neul bam pik-eop ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is pickup possible tonight? -
Expression: 급하게 필요해서요.
Pronunciation: geu-pa-ge pi-ryo-hae-seo-yo.
Meaning: It’s because I need them urgently. -
Expression: 오늘 안에 받을 수 있는지 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: o-neul an-e ba-deul su it-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check if I can receive them within today.
Cultural Tips
When asking for discounts in Korea, politeness is key. Use formal language (존댓말 – jon-daen-mal) especially with store clerks you don’t know. Phrases ending in -요 (-yo) or -ㅂ니다/습니다 (-m-ni-da / -seum-ni-da) are appropriate.
Haggling is common in traditional markets (시장 – si-jang) or smaller independent shops, but generally not acceptable in department stores, chain stores, or supermarkets where prices are fixed. Asking for a discount on a large bulk order, however, might be considered even in some fixed-price environments, but approach it politely.
Sometimes, instead of a direct discount, clerks might offer ‘service’ (서비스 – seo-bi-seu), which means giving you something extra for free, like an additional pair of socks or a small related item. This is a common practice, especially with larger purchases.
Clearly stating your intention to buy in bulk (대량 구매 – dae-ryang gu-mae) and mentioning the urgency (needing them tonight – 오늘 밤 – o-neul bam) can sometimes encourage a positive response, as it shows you are a serious customer.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A shopper (A) approaches a clerk (B) in a store that sells socks, needing a large quantity for an event tonight.
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Expression: A: 저기요, 양말 좀 보려고 하는데요.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo, yang-mal jom bo-ryeo-go ha-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: A: Excuse me, I’m looking to buy some socks. -
Expression: B: 네, 어서 오세요. 어떤 양말 찾으세요?
Pronunciation: ne, eo-seo o-se-yo. eo-tteon yang-mal cha-jeu-se-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, welcome. What kind of socks are you looking for? -
Expression: A: 이 흰색 양말이요. 혹시 재고가 많이 있나요? 오늘 밤에 한 50켤레 정도 필요해서요.
Pronunciation: i hin-saek yang-mar-i-yo. hok-si jae-go-ga man-i in-na-yo? o-neul bam-e han o-sip-kyeol-le jeong-do pi-ryo-hae-seo-yo.
Meaning: A: These white socks. Do you happen to have a lot in stock? I need about 50 pairs tonight. -
Expression: B: 50켤레요? 잠시만요, 재고 확인해 볼게요. … 네, 50켤레 있습니다.
Pronunciation: o-sip-kyeol-le-yo? jam-si-man-yo, jae-go hwa-gin-hae bol-ge-yo. … ne, o-sip-kyeol-le it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: 50 pairs? Just a moment, let me check the stock. … Yes, we have 50 pairs. -
Expression: A: 다행이네요! 혹시 이렇게 대량으로 구매하면 할인이 좀 될까요?
Pronunciation: da-haeng-i-ne-yo! hok-si i-reo-ke dae-ryang-eu-ro gu-mae-ha-myeon ha-rin-i jom doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: A: That’s fortunate! If I buy in bulk like this, could I possibly get a bit of a discount? -
Expression: B: 네, 50켤레 구매하시면 10% 할인해 드릴 수 있어요. 오늘 바로 가져가시는 거죠?
Pronunciation: ne, o-sip-kyeol-le gu-mae-ha-si-myeon sip-peo-sen-teu ha-rin-hae deu-ril su i-sseo-yo. o-neul ba-ro ga-jyeo-ga-si-neun geo-jyo?
Meaning: B: Yes, if you purchase 50 pairs, we can offer a 10% discount. You’re taking them today, correct? -
Expression: A: 네, 맞아요. 오늘 밤에 바로 필요해요. 그럼 10% 할인 가격으로 계산해 주세요.
Pronunciation: ne, ma-ja-yo. o-neul bam-e ba-ro pi-ryo-hae-yo. geu-reom sip-peo-sen-teu ha-rin ga-gyeog-eu-ro gye-san-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, that’s right. I need them right away tonight. Then please calculate it with the 10% discount. -
Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 이쪽에서 결제 도와드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. i-jjog-e-seo gyeol-je do-wa-deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Understood. I’ll help you with the payment over here.
Practice Tips
Practice makes perfect! Try role-playing this scenario with a friend or language partner~ Imagine you’re really in a Korean store needing those socks tonight! Pay attention to the pronunciation, especially the syllable breaks. You can also practice modifying the quantity (수량 – su-ryang) or the item (물건 – mul-geon) to make the phrases more versatile. Don’t be afraid to politely ask for discounts in appropriate situations when making bulk purchases; the worst they can say is no! Good luck~!
