가격 vs 값
Korean word comparison
Listen to 가격
Listen to 값
| 가격 | 값 |
|---|---|
GA-gyeok noun | gap noun |
| price; the amount of money required to buy something | price; the amount of money for an item (colloquial) |
How they differ
값 is a shorter, more colloquial word often used in everyday spoken Korean to refer to the price shown on an item or asked in conversation, whereas 가격 is the neutral term used in both speech and writing; 값 feels more informal and immediate (e.g., pointing at a product).
When to use each
When to use 가격: Prefer 가격 when speaking or writing in a neutral or formal context, or when discussing pricing in general.
When to use 값: Prefer 값 in casual conversation when asking or commenting about the price of a specific item.
Side-by-side examples
- 이 가방의 가격은 얼마예요?
(How much is this bag?) - 이 가방 값이 얼마예요?
(How much is this bag?)
Register & nuance: 값 is more colloquial and common in spoken Korean; 가격 is slightly more formal and neutral.