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Free Korean Errand Phrase Card for Beginners [Free PDF]
Level
A1
Type
Practice
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Phrase card
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μμ±μκ°
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Small errands can feel harder than big travel moments. At a store, pharmacy, dry cleaner, cafΓ©, or station counter, you often need one quick sentence β not a long conversation.
This free phrase card is designed for those moments. Save it, screenshot it, or copy the phrases into your notes app before you go out in Korea.
How to use this card
Do not try to memorize every sentence at once. Pick three phrases that match your day.
If you are shopping, choose the price and card phrases. If you are picking something up, choose the pickup-time phrase. If you are lost inside a building, choose the location phrases.
Quick location phrases
Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning
μ΄λμμ? | eodi-yeyo? | Where is it?
νμ₯μ€ μ΄λμμ? | hwajangsil eodi-yeyo? | Where is the restroom?
κ³μ°λ μ΄λμμ? | gyesandae eodi-yeyo? | Where is the checkout counter?
μ΄μͺ½ λ§μμ? | ijjok majayo? | Is this the right way?
μ¬κΈ°μ κΈ°λ€λ¦¬λ©΄ λΌμ? | yeogiseo gidarimyeon dwaeyo? | Should I wait here?
μ΄μͺ½ λ§μμ? is useful when you are already walking or pointing in one direction. It helps you confirm before you waste time.
Asking for help without a long explanation
Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning
λμμ£ΌμΈμ | dowajuseyo | Please help me
μ μλ§μ | jamsimanyo | One moment, please
λ€μ λ§ν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ | dasi malhae juseyo | Please say it again
μ²μ²ν λ§ν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ | cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo | Please speak slowly
νκ΅μ΄λ₯Ό μ‘°κΈλ§ ν΄μ | hangugeo-reul jogeumman haeyo | I speak only a little Korean
νκ΅μ΄λ₯Ό μ‘°κΈλ§ ν΄μ is not perfect for every situation, but it is friendly and clear. It tells the other person to slow down or simplify.
Price and payment phrases
Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning
μΌλ§μμ? | eolma-yeyo? | How much is it?
μΉ΄λ λΌμ? | kadeu dwaeyo? | Can I pay by card?
νκΈλ§ λΌμ? | hyeongeumman dwaeyo? | Is it cash only?
μμμ¦ μ£ΌμΈμ | yeongsujeung juseyo | Please give me a receipt
λ΄ν¬ μ£ΌμΈμ | bongtu juseyo | Please give me a bag
In Korea, card payment is common, but small markets or older shops may still prefer cash. μΉ΄λ λΌμ? is short and natural.
Pickup and waiting phrases
Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning
μΈμ μ°Ύμ μ μμ΄μ? | eonje chajeul su isseoyo? | When can I pick it up?
μΌλ§λ κΈ°λ€λ €μΌ ν΄μ? | eolmana gidaryeoya haeyo? | How long do I need to wait?
μμ½νμ΄μ | yeyakhaesseoyo | I made a reservation
μ μ΄λ¦μ Sarahμμ | je ireum-eun Sarah-yeyo | My name is Sarah
μ νλ²νΈλ μ¬κΈ° μμ΄μ | jeonhwabeonho-neun yeogi isseoyo | My phone number is here
μ°Ύμ μ μμ΄μ is useful at dry cleaners, repair shops, clinics, and places where you come back later for something.
The 10-second errand script
Use this when you feel nervous and need a simple order.
Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning
μ κΈ°μ | jeogiyo | Excuse me
μ΄κ±° ν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ | igeo hae juseyo | Please do this / Please help with this
μΌλ§μμ? | eolma-yeyo? | How much is it?
μΈμ μ°Ύμ μ μμ΄μ? | eonje chajeul su isseoyo? | When can I pick it up?
κ°μ¬ν©λλ€ | gamsahamnida | Thank you
μ΄κ±° ν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ works when you can point to the item, form, clothes, receipt, or screen. The context does a lot of the work for you.
Copyable mini card
Save this short version if you only want the essentials.
Korean | Meaning
μ΄λμμ? | Where is it?
μ΄μͺ½ λ§μμ? | Is this the right way?
λμμ£ΌμΈμ | Please help me
λ€μ λ§ν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ | Please say it again
μΌλ§μμ? | How much is it?
μΉ΄λ λΌμ? | Can I pay by card?
μΈμ μ°Ύμ μ μμ΄μ? | When can I pick it up?
μ μλ§μ | One moment, please
κ°μ¬ν©λλ€ | Thank you
Keep this for ordinary days
This card is for the small Korean moments that do not feel dramatic but matter a lot: paying, asking, waiting, finding, and picking things up.
If you can handle those five actions, daily life in Korea becomes much easier to move through.
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