Buying Shoes
These essential phrases will help you comfortably try on and buy shoes in Korea, from finding the perfect size to picking your favorite color.
Key Phrases
이거 신을 수 있어요?
neutraligeo sineul su isseoyo?
Can I try this on?
The standard, polite way to ask staff if you can try on a pair of shoes.
이거 신고 싶어.
casualigeo singo sipeo.
I want to try this on.
Use this only when talking to a friend or thinking aloud to yourself.
너무 작아요.
neutralneomu jagayo.
It is too small.
너무 작아.
casualneomu jaga.
It is too small.
Use when complaining to a friend or muttering to yourself.
조금 커요.
neutraljogeum keoyo.
It is a bit big.
조금 커.
casualjogeum keo.
It is a bit big.
A natural reaction when checking the fit with a close friend.
이백오십 사이즈 있어요?
neutralibaegosip saijeu isseoyo?
Do you have size 250?
To ask for a bigger or smaller size, just ask for the exact millimeter number.
검은색 있어요?
neutralgeomeunsaek isseoyo?
Do you have it in black?
아주 편해요.
neutralaju pyeonhaeyo.
It is very comfortable.
진짜 편해.
casualjinjja pyeonhae.
It is really comfortable.
A very natural, enthusiastic reaction to share with a friend.
이거 살 거예요.
neutraligeo sal geoyeyo.
I will buy this.
이거 살 거야.
casualigeo sal geoya.
I will buy this.
Use to tell your friend which pair you finally decided on.