Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these phrases when browsing shops, asking for gift recommendations, and paying for souvenirs in Korea.
Key Phrases
선물용으로 인기 있는 게 어떤 건가요?
politeseonmulyongeuro ingi inneun ge eotteon geongayo?
Which ones are popular for gifts?
Use when asking a shop assistant for general gift ideas.
뭐 살지 모르겠는데, 추천해 주실 수 있어요?
neutralmwo salji moreugenneunde, chucheonhae jusil su isseoyo?
I don't know what to buy, could you recommend something?
A polite but slightly softer way to ask staff for help.
여기서만 살 수 있는 게 있어요?
neutralyeogiseoman sal su inneun ge isseoyo?
Is there anything I can only buy here?
Great for finding unique local souvenirs.
이 지역 특산품을 사고 싶은데, 어디에 있습니까?
politei jiyeok teuksanpumeul sago sipeunde, eodie isseumnikka?
I want to buy local specialties. Where are they?
More formal; good for department stores or tourist information centers.
일곱 살 아이에게 줄 선물인데, 어떤 게 좋을까요?
politeilgop sal aiege jul seonmurinde, eotteon ge joeulkkayo?
It's a gift for a seven-year-old child. What would be good?
You can replace '일곱 살 아이' (7-year-old child) with another age or person.
제 친구한테 줄 건데, 너무 비싸지 않은 걸로 보여 주세요.
neutralje chinguhante jul geonde, neomu bissaji aneun geollo boyeo juseyo.
It's for my friend, so please show me something that isn't too expensive.
Sets a clear boundary on price while asking for options.
이거 다른 색깔이나 디자인도 있나요?
politeigeo dareun saekkarina dijaindo innayo?
Do you have this in other colors or designs?
이거 선물할 건데, 예쁘게 포장해 주실 수 있어요?
neutraligeo seonmulhal geonde, yeppeuge pojanghae jusil su isseoyo?
I'm giving this as a gift, could you wrap it nicely?
따로따로 포장해 주시면 감사하겠습니다.
politettarottaro pojanghae jusimyeon gamsahagetseumnida.
I would appreciate it if you wrapped them separately.
Very polite way to request individual wrapping for multiple items.
이거 여러 개 사면 좀 깎아 주실 수 있어요?
neutraligeo yeoreo gae samyeon jom kkakka jusil su isseoyo?
If I buy several of these, can you give me a discount?
Haggling is okay in traditional markets, but generally not in fixed-price stores.
고민되는데, 그냥 이걸로 할게요.
neutralgomindoeneunde, geunyang igeollo halgeyo.
I'm debating, but I'll just take this one.
이게 제일 나은 것 같아. 이걸로 사자.
casualige jeil naeun geot gata. igeollo saja.
I think this is the best. Let's buy this.
Use when deciding what to buy while talking to a friend or family member.
다 해서 얼마예요? 카드로 결제할게요.
neutralda haeseo eolmayeyo? kadeuro gyeoljehalgeyo.
How much is it in total? I'll pay by card.