How to Say "how much is this?" in Korean: 이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?)

이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?) is the essential phrase for shopping in Korea. 얼마 means 'how much.'

Category: Vocabulary

Meaning & Usage

이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?) is the essential phrase for shopping in Korea. 얼마 means 'how much.' Learning everyday vocabulary is the fastest way to start speaking Korean naturally. Rather than memorizing word lists, learn words in context with example sentences you can actually use.

Related Words

• **얼마예요?** (eolmayeyo?) — how much? • **너무 비싸요** (neomu bissayo) — it's too expensive • **깎아 주세요** (kkakka juseyo) — please give me a discount • **현금이요 / 카드요** (hyeongeumiyo / kadeuyo) — cash / card

Cultural Context

Bargaining (깎아 주세요) is common at Korean traditional markets (시장) but NOT at department stores or convenience stores.

Common Mistake

❌ 얼마입니까? ✅ 얼마예요? 얼마입니까 is overly formal for shopping. 얼마예요? is the standard polite form used in stores and markets.

Examples

이거 얼마예요? — igeo eolmayeyo? — How much is this?

좀 깎아 주세요. — jom kkakka juseyo. — Can you give me a discount?

카드로 결제할게요. — kadeuro gyeoljehalgeyo. — I'll pay by card.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect: 얼마입니까? → Correct: 얼마예요?. 얼마입니까 is overly formal for shopping. 얼마예요? is the standard polite form used in stores and markets.

Quiz

How do you say "how much is this?" in Korean?

"how much is this?" in Korean is "이거 얼마예요?" (igeo eolmayeyo?).

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