A2Korean

At the Electronics Store

Use these phrases to compare electronics, check compatibility, ask about warranties, and make a confident purchase.

Key Phrases

Asking the price · 2 ways to say it

이거 얼마야?

casual

igeo eolmaya?

How much is this?

Only use with close friends or family when shopping together.

이거 얼마예요?

neutral

igeo eolmayeyo?

How much is this?

The safe default polite form to use with store staff.

Asking for advice · 2 ways to say it

뭐가 좋아?

casual

mwoga joa?

What is good?

Use when asking a friend for a recommendation.

뭐가 좋아요?

neutral

mwoga joayo?

What is good?

Use when asking the store staff for their recommendation.

Comparing models

이거하고 저거, 뭐가 달라요?

neutral

igeohago jeogeo, mwoga dallayo?

This and that, what is different?

A very natural way to ask for the difference between two items.

Checking compatibility

맥북하고 쓸 수 있어요?

neutral

maekbukago sseul su isseoyo?

Can I use it with a MacBook?

Replace '맥북' (MacBook) with any device you need to connect.

Asking about specs

배터리 오래 가요?

neutral

baeteori orae gayo?

Does the battery last long?

Literally translates to 'Does the battery go a long time?'

Asking about warranty

에이에스 돼요?

neutral

eieseu dwaeyo?

Is after-sales service available?

Koreans use 'A/S' (After Service) to mean warranty, repairs, or customer support.

Asking about accessories

충전기도 있어요?

neutral

chungjeongido isseoyo?

Do you also have a charger?

Use the particle 도 (also/too) to ask about included accessories.

Making a purchase

이거 살 거예요.

neutral

igeo sal geoyeyo.

I will buy this.

A clear, simple way to tell the staff you have made your decision.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
이거하고 저거, 뭐가 달라요?
igeohago jeogeo, mwoga dallayo?
Staff
배터리가 달라요. 이게 더 오래 가요.
baeteoriga dallayo. ige deo orae gayo.
Customer
아, 맥북하고 쓸 수 있어요?
a, maekbukago sseul su isseoyo?
Staff
네, 쓸 수 있어요.
ne, sseul su isseoyo.
Customer
에이에스 돼요?
eieseu dwaeyo?
Staff
네, 일 년 동안 돼요.
ne, il nyeon dongan dwaeyo.
Customer
안에 충전기도 있어요?
ane chungjeongido isseoyo?
Staff
아니요, 없어요. 따로 살 수 있어요.
aniyo, eopseoyo. ttaro sal su isseoyo.
Customer
네, 이거 살 거예요.
ne, igeo sal geoyeyo.

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