Renting a Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) is a popular activity for tourists and locals alike, especially when visiting palaces or historical sites in Korea. This guide provides essential Korean phrases you’ll need to navigate the Hanbok rental process smoothly, from choosing your outfit to understanding the rental terms and returning it.
Table Of Content
Core Expression
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Expression: 한복 대여하기
Pronunciation: han-bok dae-yeo-ha-gi
Meaning: Renting a Hanbok
Basic Rental Phrases
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Expression: 한복 대여하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: han-bok dae-yeo-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to rent a Hanbok. -
Expression: 한복 빌릴 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: han-bok bil-lil su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I rent a Hanbok? -
Expression: 대여 요금이 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: dae-yeo yo-geum-i eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How much is the rental fee? -
Expression: 몇 시간 동안 빌릴 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: myeot si-gan dong-an bil-lil su iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: For how many hours can I rent it? -
Expression: 하루 종일 빌리고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: ha-ru jong-il bil-li-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to rent it for the whole day. -
Expression: 신분증 맡겨야 하나요?
Pronunciation: sin-bun-jjeung mat-gyeo-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I need to leave my ID card? -
Expression: 보증금이 있나요?
Pronunciation: bo-jeung-geum-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a deposit? -
Expression: 어떤 종류의 한복이 있나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui han-bog-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: What kinds of Hanbok do you have? -
Expression: 입어볼 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: ib-eo-bol su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I try it on? -
Expression: 탈의실은 어디에 있나요?
Pronunciation: tal-ui-sil-eun eo-di-e it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where is the fitting room?
Choosing Your Hanbok
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Expression: 제 사이즈는 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: je sa-i-jeu-neun mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is my size? -
Expression: 이 사이즈 맞을까요?
Pronunciation: i sa-i-jeu maj-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Will this size fit? -
Expression: 더 큰 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: deo keun sa-i-jeu iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have a larger size? -
Expression: 더 작은 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: deo jak-eun sa-i-jeu iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have a smaller size? -
Expression: 다른 색깔도 있나요?
Pronunciation: da-reun saek-kkal-do it-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you have other colors? -
Expression: 이 디자인 마음에 들어요.
Pronunciation: i di-ja-in ma-eum-e deul-eo-yo.
Meaning: I like this design. -
Expression: 전통 한복을 원해요.
Pronunciation: jeon-tong han-bog-eul won-hae-yo.
Meaning: I want a traditional Hanbok. -
Expression: 퓨전 한복도 있나요?
Pronunciation: pyu-jeon han-bok-do it-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you also have fusion Hanbok? -
Expression: 머리 장식도 빌릴 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: meo-ri jang-sik-do bil-lil su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I rent hair accessories too? -
Expression: 가방도 포함인가요?
Pronunciation: ga-bang-do po-ham-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is a bag included? -
Expression: 속치마도 빌려주시나요?
Pronunciation: sok-chi-ma-do bil-lyeo-ju-si-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you also lend an underskirt (sokchima)?
Rental Details and Payment
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Expression: 대여 시간은 어떻게 계산되나요?
Pronunciation: dae-yeo si-gan-eun eo-tteo-ke gye-san-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How is the rental time calculated? -
Expression: 추가 요금이 있나요?
Pronunciation: chu-ga yo-geum-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any additional charges? -
Expression: 보증금은 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: bo-jeung-geum-eun eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is the deposit? -
Expression: 보증금은 언제 돌려받나요?
Pronunciation: bo-jeung-geum-eun eon-je dol-lyeo-bat-na-yo?
Meaning: When do I get the deposit back? -
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 calculate the total / Check, please. -
Expression: 카드로 계산할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I 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 a receipt. -
Expression: 몇 시까지 반납해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: myeot si-kka-ji ban-nap-hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: By what time do I need to return it? -
Expression: 늦으면 추가 요금이 있나요?
Pronunciation: neut-eu-myeon chu-ga yo-geum-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there an extra charge if I’m late?
Returning the Hanbok
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Expression: 한복 반납하러 왔어요.
Pronunciation: han-bok ban-nap-ha-reo wass-eo-yo.
Meaning: I’m here to return the Hanbok. -
Expression: 여기 있습니다.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi iss-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Here it is. -
Expression: 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check it. -
Expression: 문제 없나요?
Pronunciation: mun-je eop-na-yo?
Meaning: Is everything okay? / Are there any problems? -
Expression: 보증금 돌려주세요.
Pronunciation: bo-jeung-geum dol-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please return my deposit. -
Expression: 신분증 돌려주세요.
Pronunciation: sin-bun-jjeung dol-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please return my ID card. -
Expression: 감사합니다. 잘 입었습니다.
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da. jal ib-eoss-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you. I enjoyed wearing it. -
Expression: 옷이 조금 찢어졌어요.
Pronunciation: os-i jo-geum jjit-eo-jyeoss-eo-yo.
Meaning: The clothes are slightly torn. -
Expression: 얼룩이 묻었어요.
Pronunciation: eol-lug-i mud-eoss-eo-yo.
Meaning: It got stained. -
Expression: 수선비는 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: su-seon-bi-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much is the repair fee?
Cultural Tips
Palace Admission Discount: Wearing a Hanbok often grants you free or discounted admission to major palaces like Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Deoksugung in Seoul. Check the specific palace policy beforehand.
Rental Duration: Most shops rent Hanbok by the hour (usually 2 or 4 hours) or for the full day. Plan your sightseeing accordingly. Renting for 4 hours is often enough to explore one large palace complex.
Choosing Styles: While traditional Hanbok is always beautiful, many rental shops offer “fusion” or themed Hanbok which are very popular, especially among younger people. Feel free to choose the style you like best!
Accessories: Basic accessories like a simple hairband and a small purse (bokjumeoni) are often included in the rental price. More elaborate hair styling, hats (gat), or shoes might cost extra.
Careful Handling: Remember that the Hanbok is rented property. Be mindful when eating or drinking to avoid stains, and be careful not to snag or tear the fabric, as damage fees may apply.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A tourist (A) wants to rent a Hanbok at a rental shop near Gyeongbok Palace. The shop staff (B) assists them.
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요, 한복 대여하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: A: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, han-bok dae-yeo-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: A: Hello, I’d like to rent a Hanbok. -
Expression: B: 네, 어서 오세요! 몇 시간 빌리실 건가요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, eo-seo o-se-yo! myeot si-gan bil-li-sil geon-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, welcome! For how many hours will you be renting? -
Expression: A: 4시간 빌리고 싶어요. 요금은 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: A: ne-si-gan bil-li-go sip-eo-yo. yo-geum-eun eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: A: I’d like to rent for 4 hours. How much is the fee? -
Expression: B: 4시간에 2만 5천 원입니다. 보증금 만 원 있고요. 이쪽에서 마음에 드는 한복 골라보세요.
Pronunciation: B: ne-si-gan-e i-man o-cheon won-im-ni-da. bo-jeung-geum man won it-go-yo. i-jjok-e-seo ma-eum-e deu-neun han-bok gol-la-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: B: It’s 25,000 won for 4 hours. There’s also a 10,000 won deposit. Please choose a Hanbok you like from this section. -
Expression: A: 이 파란색 치마랑 흰색 저고리 입어볼 수 있나요? 제 사이즈는 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: A: i pa-ran-saek chi-ma-rang hin-saek jeo-go-ri ib-eo-bol su it-na-yo? je sa-i-jeu-neun mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: A: Can I try on this blue skirt (chima) and white jacket (jeogori)? What is my size? -
Expression: B: 네, 그럼요. 이 사이즈가 맞으실 것 같아요. 탈의실은 저쪽입니다. 머리 장식이랑 가방도 무료로 빌려드려요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, geu-reom-yo. i sa-i-jeu-ga maj-eu-sil geot gat-a-yo. tal-ui-sil-eun jeo-jjok-im-ni-da. meo-ri jang-sik-i-rang ga-bang-do mu-ryo-ro bil-lyeo-deu-ryeo-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, of course. I think this size will fit you. The fitting room is over there. We also lend hair accessories and a bag for free. -
Expression: A: 감사합니다! 이걸로 할게요. 카드로 계산할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: A: gam-sa-ham-ni-da! i-geol-lo hal-ge-yo. ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Thank you! I’ll take this one. Can I pay by card? -
Expression: B: 네, 가능합니다. 총 3만 5천 원입니다. 보증금은 반납하실 때 돌려드릴게요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, ga-neung-ham-ni-da. chong sam-man o-cheon won-im-ni-da. bo-jeung-geum-eun ban-nap-ha-sil ttae dol-lyeo-deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, you can. The total is 35,000 won. We’ll return the deposit when you bring the Hanbok back.
Practice Tips
Renting a Hanbok is a fun cultural experience! Don’t be afraid to use these phrases~ The staff at rental shops are usually very accustomed to helping foreigners and appreciate the effort to speak Korean!
Try role-playing the conversation with a friend or practice saying the phrases aloud. Focus on the pronunciation of key terms like 대여 (dae-yeo – rental), 사이즈 (sa-i-jeu – size), 보증금 (bo-jeung-geum – deposit), and 반납 (ban-nap – return). Enjoy your Hanbok experience in Korea!
