B1Korean

Returns & Exchanges

Use these phrases when you need to return or exchange an item, discuss store policies, or handle issues with a receipt.

Key Phrases

Discussing a return with a friend · 2 ways to say it

이거 불량인 것 같은데, 가서 바로 환불받아야겠어.

casual

igeo bullyangin geot gateunde, gaseo baro hwanbulbadayagesseo.

I think this is defective, I should go get a refund right away.

A natural way to express frustration and a plan to a close friend.

영수증 잃어버렸는데 어떡하지? 환불 안 해 주면 어쩌지?

casual

yeongsujeung ireobeoryeonneunde eotteokhaji? hwanbul an hae jumyeon eojjeoji?

I lost the receipt, what should I do? What if they don't give me a refund?

Use this when worrying about return conditions with someone you know well.

Requesting a refund · 2 ways to say it

사이즈가 안 맞아서 그러는데, 이거 환불할 수 있을까요?

neutral

saijeuga an majaseo geureoneunde, igeo hwanbulhal su isseulkkayo?

I'm saying this because the size doesn't fit, could I refund this?

A polite and common everyday way to ask a staff member for a refund.

물건을 환불하고 싶은데, 환불 처리 좀 도와주시겠습니까?

polite

mulgeoneul hwanbulhago sipeunde, hwanbul cheori jom dowajusigesseumnikka?

I'm trying to return the item, could you help me process a refund?

A slightly more formal request, often used with strangers or in formal stores.

Requesting an exchange · 2 ways to say it

제가 어제 샀는데, 다른 색상으로 교환할 수 있을까요?

neutral

jega eoje sanneunde, dareun saeksangeuro gyohwanhal su isseulkkayo?

I bought it yesterday, could I exchange it for a different color?

Standard polite phrase for asking to swap an item for another option.

이거 혹시 새 제품으로 다시 교환해 주시겠습니까?

polite

igeo hoksi sae jepumeuro dasi gyohwanhae jusigesseumnikka?

Could you perhaps exchange this for a new product again?

A polite and direct request to get an unblemished replacement.

Reporting a defect · 2 ways to say it

작동이 제대로 안 되는데, 아무래도 기계가 불량인 것 같아요.

neutral

jakdongi jedaero an doeneunde, amuraedo gigyega bullyangin geot gatayo.

It doesn't work properly, I think the machine is defective after all.

Use this to soften a complaint while still clearly stating the item is faulty.

집에 가서 보니까 흠집이 있어서 새 제품으로 바꾸고 싶어요.

neutral

jibe gaseo bonikka heumjibi isseoseo sae jepumeuro bakkugo sipeoyo.

When I checked at home, there was a scratch, so I want to exchange it for a new product.

Explains the timeline of discovering the flaw and makes a direct request.

Handling the receipt · 2 ways to say it

네, 교환할 물건이랑 영수증은 여기 쇼핑백 안에 다 있습니다.

polite

ne, gyohwanhal mulgeonirang yeongsujeungeun yeogi syopingbaek ane da isseumnida.

Yes, the item to exchange and the receipt are all here in the shopping bag.

A courteous response when a clerk asks for your purchase proof.

영수증을 버렸는데, 결제한 카드로 구매 내역이 조회될까요?

neutral

yeongsujeungeul beoryeonneunde, gyeoljehan kadeuro gumae naeyeogi johoedelkkayo?

I threw away the receipt, can the purchase history be looked up with the card I paid with?

Essential phrase if you need the store to find your transaction digitally.

Asking about return conditions · 2 ways to say it

택을 이미 잘랐는데, 혹시 다른 사이즈로 교환이 되나요?

neutral

taegeul imi jallanneunde, hoksi dareun saijeuro gyohwani doenayo?

I already cut the tag, by any chance is an exchange for a different size possible?

Used to carefully ask if a store policy exception can be made.

박스 포장을 뜯었는데, 그래도 환불을 받을 수 있나요?

neutral

bakseu pojangeul tteudeonneunde, geuraedo hwanbureul badeul su innayo?

I opened the box packaging, can I still get a refund?

Useful when you need to confirm if returning an unboxed item is allowed.

Explaining store policies · 2 ways to say it

결제하신 카드와 영수증을 같이 주시면 환불 처리해 드리겠습니다.

polite

gyeoljehasin kadeuwa yeongsujeungeul gachi jusimyeon hwanbul cheorihae deurigesseumnida.

If you give me the card you paid with and the receipt together, I will process the refund.

Standard formal instruction given by store staff to customers.

죄송하지만, 세일 기간에 구매하신 상품은 교환이나 환불이 안 됩니다.

polite

joesonghajiman, seil gigane gumaehasin sangpumeun gyohwanina hwanbuli an doemnida.

I'm sorry, but items purchased during the sale period cannot be exchanged or refunded.

A polite but firm staff phrase stating a common non-refundable policy.

Discussing warranty

혹시 이 제품의 무상 수리 기간이 어떻게 되는지 아시나요?

polite

hoksi i jepumui musang suri gigani eotteoke doeneunji asinayo?

By any chance, do you know how long the free repair period for this product is?

Used to inquire about the manufacturer's warranty coverage time.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
저기요, 제가 어제 샀는데 다른 색상으로 교환할 수 있을까요?
jeogiyo, jega eoje sanneunde dareun saeksangeuro gyohwanhal su isseulkkayo?
Staff
아, 네. 혹시 제품에 문제가 있어서 그러시나요?
a, ne. hoksi jepume munjega isseoseo geureosinayo?
Customer
그건 아닌데, 집에 가서 보니까 색상이 좀 어두운 것 같아서요.
geugeon aninde, jibe gaseo bonikka saeksangi jom eoduun geot gataseoyo.
Staff
그러시군요. 그럼 결제하신 카드와 영수증을 같이 주시겠어요?
geureosigunyo. geureom gyeoljehasin kadeuwa yeongsujeungeul gachi jusigesseoyo?
Customer
어쩌죠? 영수증을 버렸는데 결제한 카드로 구매 내역이 조회될까요?
eojjeojyo? yeongsujeungeul beoryeonneunde gyeoljehan kadeuro gumae naeyeogi johoedelkkayo?
Staff
네, 조회해 드릴 테니까 결제하신 카드만 먼저 주시면 됩니다.
ne, johoehae deuril tenikka gyeoljehasin kadeuman meonjeo jusimyeon doemnida.
Customer
여기 있습니다. 아, 택을 이미 잘랐는데 그래도 교환이 되나요?
yeogi isseumnida. a, taegeul imi jallanneunde geuraedo gyohwani doenayo?
Staff
택이 없으면 원래는 안 되는데, 이번만 교환 처리해 드리겠습니다.
taegi eopseumyeon wollaeneun an doeneunde, ibeonman gyohwan cheorihae deurigesseumnida.
Customer
정말 감사합니다. 저쪽에 있는 밝은 파란색으로 바꿀게요.
jeongmal gamsahamnida. jeojjoge inneun balgeun paransaeseuro bakkulgeyo.

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