30 Essential Korean Phrases for Shopping at a Convenience Store

​Here are 30 basic Korean phrases that can be used when shopping at a convenience store in Korea. The phrases will be presented in English, Korean, and their pronunciation.

1. Hello.

안녕하세요. (An-nyeong-ha-se-yo)

2. How much is this?

이거 얼마예요? (I-geo eol-ma-ye-yo?)

3. Can I have this, please?

이거 주세요. (I-geo ju-se-yo)

4. Do you have water?

물 있어요? (Mul i-sseo-yo?)

5. Where are the snacks?

과자는 어디 있어요? (Gwa-ja-neun eo-di i-sseo-yo?)

6. Can I pay with a card?

카드로 결제할 수 있어요? (Ka-deu-ro gyeol-je-hal su i-sseo-yo?)

7. Where is the restroom?

화장실 어디예요? (Hwa-jang-shil eo-di-ye-yo?)

8. Can I have a plastic bag?

비닐봉투 주세요. (Bi-nil-bong-tu ju-se-yo)

9. Can you heat this up for me?

이거 데워주세요. (I-geo de-wo-ju-se-yo)

10. Is there a discount?

할인이 있어요? (Ha-lin-i i-sseo-yo?)

11. Do you sell phone chargers?

폰 충전기 팔아요? (Pon chung-jeon-gi pa-ra-yo?)

12. Can I have a receipt?

영수증 주세요. (Yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo)

13. Where is the ATM?

ATM기 어디 있어요? (ATM-gi eo-di i-sseo-yo?)

14. I'd like a pack of cigarettes.

담배 한 갑 주세요. (Dambae han gap ju-se-yo)

15. Can I have a lighter?

라이터 주세요. (Lai-teo ju-se-yo)

16. Do you sell beer?

맥주 팔아요? (Maek-ju pa-ra-yo?)

17. Where are the soft drinks?

탄산음료 어디 있어요? (Tan-san-eum-ryo eo-di i-sseo-yo?)

18. Can I have a tissue?

티슈 주세요. (Ti-syu ju-se-yo)

19. Do you have a trash can?

쓰레기통 있어요? (Sseu-re-gi-tong i-sseo-yo?)

20. Do you sell stamps?

우표 팔아요? (U-pyo pa-ra-yo?)

21. Can I have a cup of coffee?

커피 한 잔 주세요. (Keo-pi han jan ju-se-yo)

22. Where can I find a charger?

충전기 어디에서 찾을 수 있어요? (Chung-jeon-gi eo-di-e-seo cha-jeul su i-sseo-yo?)

23. Do you have a microwave?

전자레인지 있어요? (Jeon-ja-re-in-ji i-sseo-yo?)

24. Can I have a straw?

빨대 주세요. (Ppal-dae ju-se-yo

25. Do you have ice cream?

아이스크림 있어요? (Ai-seu-keu-rim i-sseo-yo?)

26. Where can I find a map?

지도 어디에서 찾을 수 있어요? (Ji-do eo-di-e-seo cha-jeul su i-sseo-yo?)

27. Do you sell medicine?

약 팔아요? (Yak pa-ra-yo?)

28. Can I have a plastic fork/spoon?

플라스틱 포크/스푼 주세요. (Peul-la-seu-tik po-keu/seu-peun ju-se-yo)

29. Do you sell umbrellas?

우산 팔아요? (U-san pa-ra-yo?)

30. Thank you.

감사합니다. (Gam-sa-ham-ni-da)

These 30 basic Korean phrases should help you shop at a convenience store in Korea more smoothly. By learning these phrases, you'll be able to communicate with the staff and make your shopping experience more enjoyable. Have a great time in Korea!