EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place to greet someone arriving at a location.
한국어: 「Welcome to」 뒤에 장소를 붙여 해당 장소에 도착한 사람을 환영합니다.
Welcome to our home.
저희 집에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
EN: In English-speaking countries, shopkeepers often greet customers immediately to create a friendly atmosphere, though customers may just reply with a smile or a quick 'Hi'.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'Thank you' to show you are very grateful.
한국어: 「Thank you」 뒤에 「so much」를 붙여 깊은 감사 표현을 나타냅니다.
Thank you so much for the gift.
선물해 주셔서 정말 감사합니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to say 'Thank you' even for small gestures, like being greeted by a shop assistant.
EN: Use 'How can I...?' to offer help or ask for instructions in a polite way.
한국어: 「How can I...?」를 사용하여 정중하게 도움을 제안하거나 사용 방법을 물어봅니다.
How can I open this box?
이 상자는 어떻게 엽니까?
EN: In English-speaking countries, shop assistants almost always greet customers with this phrase or 'May I help you?' to show they are ready to assist.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a verb to express a desire or intention to do an action.
한국어: 「want to」 뒤에 동사원형을 써서 어떤 동작을 하고 싶은 의도나 바람을 나타냅니다.
I want to drink water.
저는 물을 마시고 싶습니다.
EN: In Western retail culture, it is common to state your purpose directly when a shop assistant asks 'How can I help you?'.
EN: Use 'What + noun' at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information about a category.
한국어: 의문문 처음에 「What + 명사」를 사용하여 특정 범주에 대한 구체적인 정보를 물어봅니다.
What color do you like?
어떤 색상을 좋아합니까?
EN: In English-speaking countries, sizes are often labeled as Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), and Extra Large (XL).
EN: Use 'I need + [noun]' to express a requirement or something you must have.
한국어: 「I need + [명사]」를 사용하여 필요한 것이나 반드시 가져야 하는 것을 나타냅니다.
I need a menu.
메뉴판이 필요합니다.
EN: In Western clothing stores, sizes are typically labeled as Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), and Extra Large (XL).
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like color, size, or time).
한국어: 「What + 명사」를 사용하여 특정 범주(색상, 치수, 시간 등)에 대한 구체적인 정보를 물어봅니다.
What food do you like?
어떤 음식을 좋아합니까?
EN: In a retail setting, 'OK' is a common way for staff to acknowledge a customer's statement before moving to the next helpful question.
EN: Use 'or' to connect two choices or options.
한국어: 「or」를 사용하여 두 가지 선택지나 옵션을 연결합니다.
Do you want tea or coffee?
차를 원하십니까, 아니면 커피를 원하십니까?
EN: Use 'Here is...' to point out or hand something to someone nearby.
한국어: 「Here is...」를 사용하여 가깝게 있는 물건을 지목하거나 상대방에게 건네줍니다.
Here is your coffee.
여기 커피 있습니다.
EN: In retail, staff use this phrase to present options to customers after they express a preference.
EN: Use 'It is + very + adjective' to describe the quality of a thing or an object.
한국어: 「It is + very + 형용사」를 사용하여 물건이나 사물의 성질 또는 상태를 설명합니다.
It is very cold.
날씨가 매우 춥습니다.
EN: In Western shopping culture, it is common and polite to express enthusiasm when you like an item. Saying 'Oh, it is very pretty!' shows the shopkeeper you are interested.
EN: When using the phrasal verb 'try on' with a pronoun like 'it', the pronoun must go in the middle.
한국어: 구동사 「try on」을 대명사 「it」과 함께 사용할 때는 대명사를 반드시 중간에 놓아야 합니다.
I like these shoes. Can I try them on?
이 신발이 마음에 듭니다. 신어봐도 될까요?
EN: In many Western clothing stores, it is common and encouraged to try on clothes before buying. Sales assistants will often offer this as soon as they see you interested in an item.
EN: Use 'Where is...?' to ask for the location of a single person or thing.
한국어: 「Where is...?」를 사용하여 단수 인물이나 물건의 위치를 물어봅니다.
Where is the restroom?
화장실이 어디에 있습니까?
EN: In many Western clothing stores, you can take items to the fitting room yourself, but it is polite to ask a staff member first or check if there is a limit on the number of items.
EN: Use 'over there' to point to a location that is far from both the speaker and the listener.
한국어: 「over there」를 사용하여 화자와 청자 모두에게서 멀리 떨어진 장소를 가리킵니다.
The bus stop is over there.
버스 정류장은 저쪽에 있습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to use a hand gesture (pointing) when saying 'over there' to help the listener find the location.
EN: Use 'What is the...' to ask for specific information like price, name, or time.
한국어: 「What is the...」를 사용하여 가격, 이름, 시간과 같은 특정 정보를 물어봅니다.
What is the time?
지금 몇 시입니까?
EN: In many English-speaking retail environments, it is common to express enthusiasm ('I love this!') before asking for the price to build a friendly rapport with the shopkeeper.
EN: Use 'The price is + [amount]' to state how much something costs.
한국어: 「The price is + [금액]」 구문을 사용하여 물건의 가격을 나타냅니다.
The price is ten dollars.
가격은 10달러입니다.
EN: In the US, the dollar sign ($) is written before the number, but when speaking, we say 'dollars' after the number.
EN: Use 'Is there...?' to ask if a single thing exists or is available.
한국어: 「Is there...?」를 사용하여 단수 대상이 존재하거나 이용 가능한지 물어봅니다.
Is there a menu?
메뉴판이 있습니까?
EN: In many Western retail stores, prices are fixed, but it is common and polite to ask if there are any ongoing promotions or 'discounts' especially during holiday seasons.
EN: Use 'have' to show that a store or person possesses something or offers a service.
한국어: 「have」를 사용하여 매장이나 개인이 무언가를 소유하고 있거나 특정 서비스를 제공함을 나타냅니다.
We have a special menu today.
오늘의 추천 메뉴가 있습니다.
EN: In English, '20% discount' means you pay 80% of the price. In Chinese-speaking cultures, this is often expressed as '8折' (80% of the original price).
EN: Use 'That is' (or 'That's') to point out or identify something you are looking at or have just discussed.
한국어: 「That is」(또는 축약형 「That's」)를 사용하여 보고 있거나 방금 언급한 대상을 지목하거나 확인합니다.
That is a beautiful car.
그것은 멋진 자동차입니다.
EN: In many English-speaking retail environments, expressing satisfaction with a price after a discount is a common way to signal that you are ready to complete the purchase.
EN: Use 'will' to express a decision made at the moment of speaking, such as when buying something in a shop.
한국어: 「will」을 사용하여 매장에서 물건을 살 때처럼 말하는 순간에 내린 결정을 나타냅니다.
I will take the blue shirt.
이 파란색 셔츠로 하겠습니다.
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, 'I will take this' is a standard way to signal to the clerk that you have finished choosing and are ready to purchase.
EN: Use 'Do you + verb' to ask a question about a general action or habit in the present.
한국어: 「Do you + 동사원형」을 사용하여 현재의 일반적인 행동이나 습관에 대해 물어봅니다.
Do you like coffee?
커피를 좋아합니까?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'by card' is a standard way to ask if someone is using a credit or debit card. It is often contrasted with 'in cash'.
EN: Use 'by' followed by a payment method (card, cash, check) to describe how you are paying.
한국어: 「by」 뒤에 결제 수단(카드, 현금, 수표 등)을 붙여 결제 방식을 설명합니다.
I pay by cash.
현금으로 결제하겠습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'card' usually refers to either a credit card or a debit card. It is very common to use card payments even for small amounts.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to give something to someone or to point out where something is located.
한국어: 「Here is...」를 사용하여 누군가에게 물건을 건네주거나 어떤 것의 위치를 가리킵니다.
Here is your coffee.
주문하신 커피 나왔습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is common and polite to say 'Here you go' or 'Here is your...' when handing an item to a customer. The 'p' in 'receipt' is silent.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show politeness and build a personal connection.
한국어: 「Thank you」 뒤에 상대방의 이름을 붙여 예의를 표하고 친근감을 조성합니다.
Thank you, Maria!
고마워요, Maria!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to use a person's first name even if you just met them in a service setting like a store.
EN: Use 'Have a nice [time]' to wish someone well when saying goodbye.
한국어: 「Have a nice + [시간 명사]」를 사용하여 작별 인사를 할 때 덕담을 건넙니다.
Have a nice weekend!
즐거운 주말 보내십시오!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, especially in retail, 'Have a nice day' is a standard way for staff to end an interaction with a customer.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 상점, 매장: 상품을 매매하는 장소.
문맥 속: 드레스, 원피스.
문맥 속: 치수, 크기.
문맥 속: 예쁜, 매력적인.
문맥 속: 탈의실, 피팅룸.
문맥 속: 가격.
문맥 속: 할인.
문맥 속: 영수증.
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
To put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good.
입어보다
To use a credit or debit card to make a payment.
카드로 결제하다
A polite way to say goodbye to someone.
좋은 하루 되세요
A private room in a retail store where customers can try on clothes to check the fit and appearance.
탈의실 (피팅룸)
To choose to purchase or buy a specific item.
구매하다, 사다
A method of payment using a credit card or debit card rather than cash.
카드로 결제