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너무 비싸요
How to say too expensive in Korean A1
너무 비싸요 / 조금만 깎아 주세요 — soft pushback at markets without sounding rude.
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Every form, from formal to casual
비싸다 is “expensive.” Soft: 너무 비싸요. Bargain: 조금만 깎아 주세요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 너무 비싸요 | neomu bissayo | Polite | Too expensive |
| 조금 비싸요 | jogeum bissayo | Polite soft | A bit expensive |
| 조금만 깎아 주세요 | jogeumman kkakka juseyo | Polite | Please discount a little |
| 더 싸게 안 돼요? | deo ssage an dwaeyo? | Polite | Can it be cheaper? |
Which one do I actually use?
Traditional market: smile + 조금 비싸요. 조금만 깎아 주세요. Department stores rarely bargain — skip 깎아 there.
Pronunciation notes
- 비싸요
bi-ssa-yo; tensed ㅆ.
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Common mistakes
- ✗ 싸요 when you mean expensive✓ 비싸요싸다 = cheap; 비싸다 = expensive.
Example sentences
너무 비싸요.
neomu bissayo.
That’s too expensive.
조금만 깎아 주세요.
jogeumman kkakka juseyo.
Please discount it a little.
FAQ
How do you say too expensive in Korean?
너무 비싸요.
How do you ask for a small discount?
조금만 깎아 주세요.
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