What to Say When Buying Korean Snacks?
When buying Korean snacks, say 이거 주세요 (igeo juseyo), "Please give me this," while pointing. Unsure what to try? Ask 추천해 주세요 (chucheonhae juseyo), "Please recommend one." Those two lines get you through most convenience-store counters.
- 이거 주세요 (igeo juseyo) — request an item directly.
- 추천해 주세요 (chucheonhae juseyo) — ask for a recommendation.
- 얼마예요? (eolmayeyo?) — ask the price.
- 이거 있어요? (igeo isseoyo?) — ask if they have a specific item.
How do you ask and answer at the counter?
You: 추천해 주세요 — chucheonhae juseyo — "Please recommend one."
Them: 이거 맛있어요 — igeo masisseoyo — "This one is delicious."
You: 그럼 이거 주세요 — geureom igeo juseyo — "Then, please give me this."
If the snack is not on the shelf, ask 이거 있어요? (igeo isseoyo?), "Do you have this?" A common mistake is dropping 주세요 (juseyo) — keep it so the request stays polite.
| Korean | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 이거 주세요 (igeo juseyo) | Please give me this |
| 얼마예요? (eolmayeyo?) | How much is it? |
| 이거 있어요? (igeo isseoyo?) | Do you have this? |
| 추천해 주세요 (chucheonhae juseyo) | Please recommend one |
| 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) | Thank you |
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Steps to buy snacks in Korean
- Point at the snack you want.
- Say 이거 주세요.
- Ask 얼마예요? if you need the price.
- Pay, then thank them with 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida).
If the snack is buried on a lower shelf, point at a photo on your phone and ask 이거 있어요? again — one clear question beats a long search speech.
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Buying snacks is about saying the line while someone is waiting — not only reading it here.
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