(Illustration by Hyemin Lee, Stripes Korea)
Here are some easy Korean phrases you can use when chatting with sellers or buyers on Karrot. Typing a few short sentences in Korean will make your deal smoother. Even if you’re not confident in Korean, sending just “Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)” before your English message makes the conversation more polite and friendly.
Greetings
Hello: Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)
Thank you: Gamsahamnida (감사합니다)
Asking for understanding
I’m not good at Korean, I hope you can understand.: Hangukeo jal mot-haeyo, ihaehae juseyo. (한국어 잘 못해요, 이해해 주세요.)
I’m using a translator app.: Beonyeokgi sseugo isseoyo. (번역기 쓰고 있어요.)
When asking about an item
Is this still available?: Ajik itnayo? (아직 있나요?)
How much is it?: Eolmayeyo? (얼마예요?)
Can you give me a small discount?: Jogeum kkakka-jusil su innayo? (조금 깎아주실 수 있나요?)
Is it free?: Muryo-yeyo? (무료예요?)
Making plans to meet
Where should we meet?: Eodiseo mannal-kkayo? (어디서 만날까요?)
What time works for you?: Myeot sie gwaenchan-euseyo? (몇 시에 괜찮으세요?)
Shall we meet in front of the subway station?: Jihacheol-yeok apeseo mannal-kkayo? (지하철역 앞에서 만날까요?)
Completing the deal
Is it okay if I pay in cash?: Hyeongeum-euro deu-ryeodo doel-kkayo? (현금으로 드려도 될까요?)
Thank you, I’ll make good use of it!: Gamsa-hamnida, jal sseu-ge-ssseum-nida! (감사합니다, 잘 쓰겠습니다!)
