Practice Shopping for Clothes in Korean
Clothes shopping in Korean is one of the most enjoyable practice scenarios — you get vocabulary, sizing systems, colours, and the polite back-and-forth with shop assistants all in one trip. This scenario walks through asking for a different size, trying something on, comparing prices, and using the conditional form to express opinions ('I'd prefer it in blue'). You'll learn the Korean-speaking sizing system (which is rarely the same as English-speaking countries), the vocabulary for fabrics and fits, and the all-important phrase 'I'm just looking, thanks'.
Sample Korean conversation
안녕하세요! 매장에 오신 것을 환영합니다. 특별히 찾으시는 거 있으세요?
Hello! Welcome to our store. Are you looking for something in particular?셔츠를 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for a nice shirt.좋아요! 캐주얼한 거를 찾으세요, 아니면 좀 더 격식 있는 거를 찾으세요?
Great! Are you looking for something casual or more formal?일상적으로 입을 수 있는 캐주얼한 거요.
Something casual for everyday wear.면 티셔츠와 린넨 셔츠가 있어요. 다양한 색상이 있어요. 사이즈가 어떻게 되세요?
We have these cotton T-shirts and these linen shirts. They come in lots of colors. What size are you?미디엄이에요. 파란색 있나요?
I'm a medium. Do you have this in blue?
What you'll learn
- Ask for a different size, colour, or fit
- Try clothes on and ask for an opinion
- Compare prices and ask about discounts
- Politely decline help with 'just looking'
- Return or exchange an item
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are used in Korean-speaking countries?
Most use the European sizing system, but specifics vary (especially for shoes and jeans). The scenario teaches you to ask 'Do you have this in a 38?' and shows the conversion.
How do I say 'I'm just looking' in Korean?
There's a soft, polite phrase — the Korean equivalent of 'I'm just browsing, thanks' — that's the standard response.
Can I return clothes bought in a Korean-speaking country?
Return policies vary by store. The scenario teaches the question 'What's your return policy?' and 'I'd like to exchange this'.
What's the Korean for 'fitting room' or 'changing room'?
There's a specific noun in Korean — included in the vocabulary list — that you'll see signposted in shops.