Knowing how to request specific services like business card printing is essential for professionals working or doing business in Korea. This guide provides the key Korean phrases needed to order business cards, specify details, and ask relevant questions at a print shop.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 명함 인쇄 요청하기
Pronunciation: myeong-ham in-swae yo-cheong-ha-gi
Meaning: Requesting business card printing (The act of requesting)
Basic Request Phrases
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Expression: 명함 인쇄하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: myeong-ham in-swae-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to print business cards. -
Expression: 명함 주문하려고 하는데요.
Pronunciation: myeong-ham ju-mun-ha-ryeo-go ha-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: I’d like to order business cards. -
Expression: 명함 제작 문의드립니다.
Pronunciation: myeong-ham je-jak mun-ui-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: I’m inquiring about business card production. -
Expression: 명함 인쇄 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: myeong-ham in-swae ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is business card printing possible? / Can you print business cards? -
Expression: 명함 좀 만들어 주세요.
Pronunciation: myeong-ham jom man-deur-eo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please make some business cards for me. -
Expression: 여기서 명함 인쇄할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo myeong-ham in-swae-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I print business cards here? -
Expression: 명함 디자인 파일 가지고 왔어요.
Pronunciation: myeong-ham di-ja-in pa-il ga-ji-go wass-eo-yo.
Meaning: I brought the business card design file. -
Expression: 기존 명함이랑 똑같이 인쇄해 주세요.
Pronunciation: gi-jon myeong-ham-i-rang ttok-gat-i in-swae-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please print them exactly the same as my existing business cards. -
Expression: 명함 샘플 좀 볼 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: myeong-ham saem-peul jom bol su iss-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could I see some business card samples? -
Expression: 견적 먼저 받아보고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: gyeon-jeok meon-jeo bad-a-bo-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to get a price quote first.
Specifying Printing Details
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Expression: 몇 장 필요하세요?
Pronunciation: myeot jang pil-yo-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: How many cards do you need? (Staff question) -
Expression: 200장 인쇄해 주세요.
Pronunciation: i-baek-jang in-swae-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please print 200 cards. -
Expression: 양면 인쇄로 해주세요.
Pronunciation: yang-myeon in-swae-ro hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please make it double-sided printing. -
Expression: 단면 인쇄로 해주세요.
Pronunciation: dan-myeon in-swae-ro hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please make it single-sided printing. -
Expression: 용지 종류는 어떤 걸로 하시겠어요?
Pronunciation: yong-ji jong-nyu-neun eo-tteon geol-lo ha-si-gess-eo-yo?
Meaning: What kind of paper would you like? (Staff question) -
Expression: 이 용지로 해주세요.
Pronunciation: i yong-ji-ro hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please use this paper. -
Expression: 무광 코팅으로 해주세요.
Pronunciation: mu-gwang ko-ting-eu-ro hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please use a matte coating. -
Expression: 유광 코팅으로 해주세요.
Pronunciation: yu-gwang ko-ting-eu-ro hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please use a glossy coating. -
Expression: 디자인은 이걸로 해주세요.
Pronunciation: di-ja-in-eun i-geol-lo hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please use this design. -
Expression: 글자 크기를 좀 더 키워주세요.
Pronunciation: geul-ja keu-gi-reul jom deo ki-wo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please make the font size a bit bigger. -
Expression: 색상을 약간 수정하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: saek-sang-eul yak-gan su-jeong-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to slightly modify the color. -
Expression: 로고 위치를 바꿔주세요.
Pronunciation: ro-go wi-chi-reul ba-kkwo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please change the logo position.
Asking Questions about Printing
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Expression: 비용이 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: bi-yong-i eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much does it cost? -
Expression: 총 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: chong eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is the total cost? -
Expression: 언제쯤 받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: eon-je-jjeum bad-eul su it-na-yo?
Meaning: About when can I receive them? -
Expression: 제작 기간이 얼마나 걸리나요?
Pronunciation: je-jak gi-gan-i eol-ma-na geol-li-na-yo?
Meaning: How long does the production take? -
Expression: 오늘 안에 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: o-neul an-e ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it possible within today? -
Expression: 급행으로 가능한가요? 추가 비용이 있나요?
Pronunciation: geup-haeng-eu-ro ga-neung-han-ga-yo? chu-ga bi-yong-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is express service possible? Is there an extra charge? -
Expression: 결제는 어떻게 하나요?
Pronunciation: gyeol-je-neun eo-tteo-ke ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How do I pay? -
Expression: 카드로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay by card. -
Expression: 완성되면 연락 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: wan-seong-doe-myeon yeol-lak ju-si-gess-eo-yo?
Meaning: Could you contact me when they are ready? -
Expression: 직접 찾으러 와야 하나요?
Pronunciation: jik-jeop chaj-eu-reo wa-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I have to come pick them up in person? -
Expression: 배송도 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: bae-song-do ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is delivery also possible? -
Expression: 시안 확인 먼저 할 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: si-an hwa-gin meon-jeo hal su iss-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I check the proof/draft first?
Korean Culture Notes
Business cards, or 명함 (myeong-ham), hold significant importance in Korean business culture. They are exchanged upon first meeting and represent not just the individual but also their company and position.
When exchanging business cards, it’s customary to present and receive them with both hands, or with the right hand supported by the left at the wrist or elbow. This shows respect.
Take a moment to read the received card carefully before putting it away. Placing it directly into a pocket without looking is considered impolite. It’s good practice to keep it on the table in front of you during the meeting.
Ensure your business card includes your name, title, company, and contact information. Having one side in English and the other in Korean is highly recommended if you frequently interact with Korean counterparts.
Print shops (인쇄소 – in-swae-so) are common in Korea, especially in business districts and near universities. Many offer quick turnaround times, sometimes even same-day service for standard designs.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A customer (A) visits a print shop (인쇄소 – in-swae-so) to order new business cards.
Roles: A: Customer, B: Print Shop Staff
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요, 명함 인쇄하려고 하는데요.
Pronunciation: A: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, myeong-ham in-swae-ha-ryeo-go ha-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: A: Hello, I’d like to print some business cards. -
Expression: B: 네, 어서 오세요. 디자인 파일 있으신가요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, eo-seo o-se-yo. di-ja-in pa-il iss-eu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, welcome. Do you have a design file? -
Expression: A: 네, 여기 USB에 담아왔어요. 양면 인쇄로 200장 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: A: ne, yeo-gi yu-es-bi-e dam-a-wass-eo-yo. yang-myeon in-swae-ro i-baek-jang bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Yes, I brought it here on this USB. Please print 200 cards, double-sided. -
Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 용지는 어떤 걸로 하시겠어요? 샘플 보시겠어요?
Pronunciation: B: al-gess-seum-ni-da. yong-ji-neun eo-tteon geol-lo ha-si-gess-eo-yo? saem-peul bo-si-gess-eo-yo?
Meaning: B: Okay. What kind of paper would you like? Would you like to see samples? -
Expression: A: 네, 보여주세요. 약간 두꺼운 무광 용지가 좋겠어요.
Pronunciation: A: ne, bo-yeo-ju-se-yo. yak-gan du-kkeo-un mu-gwang yong-ji-ga jo-kess-eo-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, please show me. A slightly thick, matte paper would be good. -
Expression: B: 이 용지는 어떠세요? 가장 많이 사용하시는 재질입니다.
Pronunciation: B: i yong-ji-neun eo-tteo-se-yo? ga-jang man-i sa-yong-ha-si-neun jae-jil-im-ni-da.
Meaning: B: How about this paper? It’s the most commonly used material. -
Expression: A: 네, 좋네요. 이걸로 해주세요. 비용은 얼마인가요? 그리고 언제쯤 받을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: A: ne, jon-ne-yo. i-geol-lo hae-ju-se-yo. bi-yong-eun eol-ma-in-ga-yo? geu-ri-go eon-je-jjeum bad-eul su iss-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, that looks good. Please use this one. How much is the cost? And about when can I receive them? -
Expression: B: 파일 확인하고 정확한 견적 드릴게요. 잠시만요… 네, 총 35,000원입니다. 내일 오후 3시 이후에 찾으러 오시면 됩니다.
Pronunciation: B: pa-il hwa-gin-ha-go jeong-hwa-kan gyeon-jeok deu-ril-ge-yo. jam-si-man-yo… ne, chong sam-man-o-cheon-won-im-ni-da. nae-il o-hu se-si i-hu-e chaj-eu-reo o-si-myeon doem-ni-da.
Meaning: B: I’ll check the file and give you an exact quote. Just a moment… Yes, the total is 35,000 won. You can come pick them up tomorrow after 3 PM. -
Expression: A: 알겠습니다. 카드로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: A: al-gess-seum-ni-da. ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: A: Okay. I’ll pay by card.
Practice Tips
Getting business cards printed is a practical task you might encounter in Korea! Try role-playing the conversation example with a friend or language partner~ You can also practice by looking up different paper types (용지 종류 – yong-ji jong-nyu) or finishing options (후가공 – hu-ga-gong) online and trying to describe them in Korean.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions like 언제 받을 수 있어요? (eon-je bad-eul su iss-eo-yo? – When can I receive it?) or 비용이 얼마예요? (bi-yong-i eol-ma-ye-yo? – How much is the cost?). Clear communication is key! Fighting! (화이팅! – hwa-i-ting!)
