Shopping for Clothes in Korea: Sizes, Fitting Rooms, and Exchanges

In this lesson

What you will take away

• 01 Find clothing and ask for sizes and colors
• 02 Ask to try clothes on and find a fitting room
• 03 Check discounts and pay by card
• 04 Keep receipts and confirm exchange policies

Key phrase

이거 M 사이즈 있어요?

▶ Listen

“이거 ~ 사이즈 있어요?” asks whether the size you want is available. Use “입어 봐도 돼요?” to ask permission to try an item on.

01

Find the clothes you are looking for

In an unfamiliar clothing store, begin by finding the shirts, pants, or outerwear you need. Asking a staff member politely can save time.

Say “셔츠는 어디에 있어요?” (Where are the shirts?). If you just want to browse, try “구경 좀 할게요.” (I’ll take a look around.)

Pattern

~ 어디에 있어요?

셔츠는 어디에 있어요?

Where are the shirts?

이 옷은 다른 색도 있어요?

Do you have this in another color?

구경 좀 할게요.

I will take a look around.

Customer

실례하지만 셔츠는 어디에 있어요?

Staff

안쪽 오른편에 있어요.

Customer

감사합니다.

02

Ask about sizes and colors

Korean clothing stores may use S, M, L, or numeric sizes. Actual measurements can differ by brand.

Ask “이거 M 사이즈 있어요?” (Do you have this in M?). For another color, ask “검은색도 있어요?” (Do you have black too?).

Pattern

~ 사이즈 있어요?

이거 M 사이즈 있어요?

Do you have this in size M?

한 사이즈 큰 거 있어요?

Do you have one size larger?

검은색도 있어요?

Do you have this in black?

Customer

이거 M 사이즈 있어요?

Staff

네, 잠시만 기다려 주세요.

Customer

검은색도 있나요?

03

Ask permission to try something on

Before buying, check whether you may try on the item. Some goods and stores have different fitting-room rules.

“입어 봐도 돼요?” means “May I try it on?” To find the changing area, use “탈의실이 어디에 있어요?”

Pattern

~아/어 봐도 돼요?

입어 봐도 돼요?

May I try this on?

탈의실이 어디에 있어요?

Where is the fitting room?

이거 입어 볼게요.

I would like to try this on.

Customer

이거 입어 봐도 돼요?

Staff

네, 탈의실은 저쪽이에요.

Customer

감사합니다.

04

Describe how the clothes fit

Even two items marked M may fit differently because of their cut and fabric. Politely request another size if needed.

“조금 커요.” means “It’s a little big.” “조금 작은 것 같아요.” means “I think it’s a little small.” You can ask staff for a different size.

Pattern

조금 ~요

조금 커요.

It is a little big.

조금 작은 것 같아요.

I think it is a little small.

다른 사이즈로 바꿔 주실 수 있어요?

Could you switch this for a different size?

Customer

입어 보니 조금 커요.

Staff

한 사이즈 작은 걸 가져다드릴까요?

Customer

네, 부탁드려요.

05

Check the price and discounts

Read the price tag before purchasing, and ask whether an item is discounted. The final payable price may differ from the displayed price.

Ask “이거 얼마예요?” (How much is this?) or “지금 할인 중인가요?” (Is it on sale now?).

Pattern

~ 얼마예요?

이거 얼마예요?

How much is this?

지금 할인 중인가요?

Is it on sale now?

가격표가 어디에 있어요?

Where is the price tag?

Customer

이거 얼마예요?

Staff

삼만 구천 원이에요.

Customer

지금 할인 중인가요?

06

Choose your clothes and pay

Once you have made your choice, tell the cashier you want to buy the item. Confirm accepted payment methods as needed.

Use “이걸로 살게요.” (I’ll take this.) and “카드로 계산할게요.” (I’ll pay by card.). Decline a bag with “봉투는 괜찮아요.”

Pattern

~로 계산할게요

이걸로 살게요.

I will take this.

카드로 계산할게요.

I will pay by card.

봉투는 괜찮아요.

I do not need a bag.

Customer

이걸로 살게요. 카드로 계산할게요.

Staff

네, 봉투 필요하세요?

Customer

아니요, 괜찮아요.

07

Keep your receipt and ask about exchanges

A receipt may be useful if you later ask about an exchange or refund. Eligibility and deadlines depend on the item and store policy.

Ask “교환할 수 있나요?” (Can I exchange this?) and “교환 기간이 언제까지예요?” (What is the exchange deadline?). Do not assume an exchange is guaranteed.

Pattern

~할 수 있나요?

교환할 수 있나요?

Can I exchange this?

영수증 있어요.

I have the receipt.

교환 기간이 언제까지예요?

Until when can I exchange it?

Customer

이 옷 교환할 수 있나요?

Staff

영수증이 있으세요?

Customer

네, 여기 있어요.

08

6 Essential Words for Clothes Shopping

Learn clothes, size, fitting room, mirror, card, and receipt with Korean examples.

옷

Clothes or apparel

옷을 좀 보고 싶어요.

I would like to look at some clothes.

사이즈

The size of an item of clothing

사이즈가 맞나요?

Does the size fit?

탈의실

Place to change or try on clothes

탈의실이 어디에 있어요?

Where is the fitting room?

거울

Mirror for checking your appearance

거울이 어디에 있어요?

Where is the mirror?

카드

Card used for payment

카드로 계산할게요.

I will pay by card.

영수증

Proof of purchase listing your items

영수증 주세요.

Receipt, please.

Culture tip

Fitting-room rules and exchange/refund policies vary by store and product in Korea. Check the rules before buying, and keep your receipt and tags if you may need to request an exchange or refund.

Common mistake

“입어 봐도 돼요?” asks permission to try on clothes; “다른 사이즈 있어요?” asks about stock. Asking “교환할 수 있나요?” does not mean an exchange is automatically allowed.

Mini quiz

1. How do you ask whether size M is available?

1. 카드로 계산할게요. 2. 이거 M 사이즈 있어요? 3. 영수증 주세요. 4. 구경 좀 할게요.

2. What should you say before trying on an item?

1. 입어 봐도 돼요? 2. 여기서 내릴게요. 3. 환승은 어디에서 해요? 4. 이거 포장해 주세요.

3. How do you ask about the exchange deadline?

1. 거울이 어디에 있어요? 2. 얼마예요? 3. 교환 기간이 언제까지예요? 4. 한 사이즈 큰 거 있어요?

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