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At the Electronics Store

Use these phrases when shopping for electronics to compare models, ask about specs and warranties, and make a confident purchase.

Key Phrases

Asking for advice · 2 ways to say it

너라면 둘 중에 뭐 살 것 같아?

casual

neoramyeon dul junge mwo sal geot gata?

If it were you, which of the two would you buy?

Only use with a close friend shopping with you.

어떤 모델이 제일 잘 나가요?

neutral

eotteon moderi jeil jal nagayo?

Which model sells the best?

A natural everyday way to ask staff what is popular.

Comparing models · 2 ways to say it

이거 두 개 차이점이 뭐야?

casual

igeo du gae chaijeomi mwoya?

What's the difference between these two?

Casual form for comparing items with a friend.

이 두 모델은 차이점이 뭐예요?

neutral

i du modereun chaijeomi mwoyeyo?

What's the difference between these two models?

Standard polite way to ask staff for a comparison.

Checking compatibility · 3 ways to say it

이거 내 폰이랑 연결돼?

casual

igeo nae ponirang yeongyeoldwae?

Does this connect to my phone?

Asking a friend if it works with your phone.

제가 쓰는 핸드폰이랑 호환되나요?

neutral

jega sseuneun haendeuponirang hohwandoenayo?

Is this compatible with the phone I use?

Standard everyday phrase to check device compatibility.

맥북에도 연결해서 쓸 수 있습니까?

polite

maekbugedo yeongyeolhaeseo sseul su isseumnikka?

Can I connect and use it with a MacBook too?

Very formal, appropriate when talking to store management or official staff.

Asking about price · 2 ways to say it

생각보다 비싸네. 좀 더 싼 건 없을까?

casual

saenggakboda bissane. jom deo ssan geon eopseulkka?

It's more expensive than I thought. I wonder if there's anything cheaper?

Thinking out loud or talking to a friend about the price.

예산이 부족해서 그런데, 조금 더 싼 모델은 없나요?

neutral

yesani bujokhaeseo geureonde, jogeum deo ssan modereun eomnayo?

I'm on a tight budget, so are there any slightly cheaper models?

A polite way to ask for a budget-friendly option.

Checking specs

저장 용량은 얼마나 되나요?

neutral

jeojang yongnyangeun eolmana doenayo?

How much storage capacity does it have?

Asking about warranty · 2 ways to say it

무상 보증 기간은 얼마나 돼요?

neutral

musang bojeung giganeun eolmana dwaeyo?

How long is the free warranty period?

고장 나면 교환이 가능합니까?

polite

gojang namyeon gyohwani ganeunghamnikka?

Is exchange possible if it breaks?

Formal inquiry about the store's exchange policy.

Asking about accessories

기본 구성품에 충전기도 포함되어 있어요?

neutral

gibon guseongpume chungjeongido pohamdoeeo isseoyo?

Is a charger also included in the basic package?

Making a decision · 2 ways to say it

이걸로 할게.

casual

igeollo halge.

I'll go with this one.

Telling your friend which one you've decided on.

이걸로 할게요. 새 상품으로 주세요.

neutral

igeollo halgeyo. sae sangpumeuro juseyo.

I'll take this one. Please give me a new one.

Telling the staff your final decision and asking for a boxed item.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
안녕하세요. 혹시 태블릿 PC 어떤 모델이 제일 잘 나가요?
annyeonghaseyo. hoksi taebeullit pisi eotteon moderi jeil jal nagayo?
Staff
어서 오십시오. 요즘은 손님들이 이 두 모델을 가장 많이 찾으십니다.
eoseo osipsio. yojeumeun sonnimdeuri i du modereul gajang mani chajeusimnida.
Customer
이 두 모델은 약간 비슷해 보이는데, 차이점이 뭐예요?
i du modereun yakgan biseuthae boineunde, chaijeomi mwoyeyo?
Staff
스펙은 거의 비슷한데, 이 하얀색 모델이 배터리가 더 오래 갑니다.
seupegeun geoui biseuthande, i hayansaek moderi baeteoriga deo orae gamnida.
Customer
아, 그렇군요. 혹시 제가 지금 쓰는 핸드폰이랑 호환되나요?
a, geureokunyo. hoksi jega jigeum sseuneun haendeuponirang hohwandoenayo?
Staff
네, 블루투스로 아주 쉽게 연결해서 바로 쓸 수 있습니다.
ne, beullutuseuro aju swipge yeongyeolhaeseo baro sseul su isseumnida.
Customer
나중에 고장 나면 무상 보증 기간은 얼마나 돼요?
najunge gojang namyeon musang bojeung giganeun eolmana dwaeyo?
Staff
구매하신 날부터 무상 수리는 1년 동안 가능하십니다.
gumaehasin nalbuteo musang surineun illyeon dongan ganeunghasimnida.
Customer
좋네요. 그럼 이걸로 할게요. 새 상품으로 꺼내 주세요.
jonneyo. geureom igeollo halgeyo. sae sangpumeuro kkeonae juseyo.
Staff
네, 알겠습니다. 카운터에서 바로 결제 도와드리겠습니다.
ne, algesseumnida. kaunteoeseo baro gyeolje dowadeurigesseumnida.

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