How to say "How much is it?" in Korean
The natural way Koreans say "How much is it?" — with the polite form, close alternatives, and audio for every line.
얼마예요?
eolmayeyo?
Literally: How much is it?
When to use it
The one sentence that makes a market trip possible. Point at the thing and say it.
Polite form
- 얼마입니까?eolmaimnikka?Use this with strangers, anyone older than you, and at work.
Other ways to say it
- 이거 얼마예요?igeo eolmayeyo?= How much is this?Add 이거 (this) and point.
- 너무 비싸요neomu bissayo= That is too expensiveThe follow-up line at a traditional market.
- 깎아 주세요kkakka juseyo= Please give me a discountWorks at markets, not at shops with price tags.
In a sentence
- 이거 얼마예요?igeo eolmayeyo?How much is this?
- 전부 얼마예요?jeonbu eolmayeyo?How much for everything?
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