Korean convenience store phrases
A snack, a drink, a quick stop. Use a few helpful Korean phrases at the checkout.
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A rough reading aid, not exact pronunciation. Hyphens separate syllables. Listen first, then try with hints hidden. “eu” is said with unrounded lips; “uh” only approximates ㅓ. Doubled consonants are tense, not extra syllables. Do not add a vowel after a final consonant.
Six phrases you can use today
You can often shop without much conversation, but a few short phrases make the experience easier. Start with a greeting, place your items on the counter, and use one of these polite requests when you need it. Listen first and repeat at a comfortable pace.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Focus on the Korean audio as you learn.
이거 얼마예요?
Sound hintee-guh uhl-mah-yeh-yoh
igeo eolmayeyo
How much is this?
이거 means “this.” Point to the item when asking.
봉투 주세요
Sound hintbohng-too joo-seh-yoh
bongtu juseyo
A bag, please.
봉투 means a bag or envelope. In this setting it refers to a shopping bag; a charge may apply.
카드로 할게요
Sound hintkah-deu-roh hahl-kkeh-yoh
kadeuro halgeyo
I’ll pay by card.
카드 is a card. This tells the cashier how you want to pay.
영수증 주세요
Sound hintyuhng-soo-jeung joo-seh-yoh
yeongsujeung juseyo
A receipt, please.
Useful if you want to keep a record of your purchase.
데워 주세요
Sound hintdeh-wuh joo-seh-yoh
dewo juseyo
Please heat it up.
Ask when buying food that can be warmed. You may be directed to a self-service microwave.
괜찮아요
Sound hintgwehn-chah-nah-yoh
gwaenchanayo
It’s okay. / No, thank you.
A gentle way to decline a bag or receipt when it is offered. The meaning depends on context.
A real-life conversation
봉투 필요하세요?
Do you need a bag?
네, 봉투 주세요.
Yes, a bag, please.
영수증 드릴까요?
Would you like a receipt?
괜찮아요. 감사합니다.
No, thank you. Thank you.
When “it’s okay” means “no, thanks”
괜찮아요 is not a fixed word for “no.” It can mean that you are okay, that something is acceptable, or that you do not need something being offered. The question and situation make the meaning clear. When answering an offer for a bag, 아니요, 괜찮아요 makes a refusal easier to understand.
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봉투 주세요
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