Learn How to Ask 'How Much Is It?' in Korean Easily! A Complete Guide to Asking Prices, from Food to Taxis!

"Learn how to easily ask 'How much is it?' in Korean! A complete guide to asking prices, from food to taxis!"

Hello! Welcome, everyone learning Korean! Today, we'll learn "얼마예요?" ("eolmaeyo?"), a very useful expression in Korea. It's very useful when asking for food prices or taxi fares. Shall we start right away?

1. A Complete Guide to the Meaning and Pronunciation of "얼마예요?"

Meaning: "얼마예요?" ("eolmaeyo?") means "How much is it?" It's an expression used to ask the price of an item or service, and can be used in various situations, such as shopping, restaurants, and taxis.
Pronunciation Guide:
"얼" ("eol") sounds similar to "all", pronounced briefly with your mouth slightly open.
"마" ("ma") is pronounced as "ma", softly.
"예요" ("yeyo") is pronounced as [yeh-yo]. Try connecting the sounds smoothly!
Practice: Slowly try repeating "eol-ma-ye-yo". You'll gradually be able to pronounce it more naturally.

2. Example Sentences of "얼마예요?" in Various Situations

Asking for Food Prices
At a restaurant, when looking at the menu, ask "이 김치찌개 얼마예요?" ("i kimchi jjigae eolmaeyo?"). This means "How much is this Kimchi stew?"
At a street food stall, you can ask "떡볶이 얼마예요?" ("tteokbokki eolmaeyo?"). This translates to "How much is Tteokbokki?"
Asking for Taxi Fares
When in a taxi, ask "여기까지 얼마예요?" ("yeogikaji eolmaeyo?") which means "How much is it to get here?"
You can also briefly ask "택시비 얼마예요?" ("taeksibi eolmaeyo?") to ask for the taxi fare.

3. Advanced Expressions Using "얼마예요?"

Requesting a discount: "좀 깎아 주세요." ("jom kka-ka ju-se-yo")
This expression means "Can you give me a discount?" Use this after asking "얼마예요?" if you feel the price is too high.
Other useful expressions:
"비싸요!" ("bissayo!") (It's expensive!) / "싸요!" ("ssayo!") (It's cheap!)
Using these two expressions together will make it easier to express your opinion on the price.

4. Cultural Tip:How do you ask for prices in Korea? In Korea, it's common to comfortably ask "얼마예요?" Use this expression politely anywhere, such as restaurants, taxis, and shops! It's especially useful in markets and on the streets, so it will be a great help in real life.

5. In ConclusionNow, asking for food prices or taxi fares in Korean shouldn't be difficult, right? Be sure to practice the "얼마예요?" we learned today. We'll show you more useful Korean expressions next time!

Thank you!!