EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express a requirement or desire for something.
한국어: 무언가에 대한 필요나 욕구를 나타낼 때 「need」 뒤에 명사를 사용합니다.
I need a glass of water.
물 한 잔이 필요합니다.
EN: 'Hi there!' is a very common, friendly way to start a conversation in a retail setting. It sounds more natural and warm than just saying 'Hi'.
EN: Use 'can help you + verb' to offer assistance to someone. The verb after 'help you' should be in its base form without 'to'.
한국어: 상대방에게 도움을 제안할 때 「can help you + 동사」를 사용합니다. 'help you' 뒤에는 동사원형이 옵니다.
I can help you carry these bags.
이 가방들을 들 수 있게 도와드릴게요.
EN: In Western retail culture, staff often greet customers immediately with 'Welcome' or 'Can I help you?' to show they are available, though customers can politely say 'I'm just looking' if they don't need help.
EN: Use 'be + looking for' to talk about something you are trying to find right now.
한국어: 지금 찾고 있는 물건이 있을 때 「be + looking for」를 사용합니다.
I am looking for my keys.
저는 열쇠를 찾고 있습니다.
EN: In Western retail culture, it is common and polite to respond enthusiastically (e.g., 'Great!') when a shop assistant offers help.
EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (things you can count) to show a large quantity.
한국어: 수량이 많음을 나타낼 때 복수 명사(세어볼 수 있는 명사)와 함께 'many'를 사용합니다.
There are many books on the table.
탁자 위에 책이 많이 있습니다.
EN: In retail settings, 'Please follow me' is a standard, polite way for staff to lead customers to a specific section of the store.
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that was already mentioned (in this case, 'jacket').
한국어: 앞서 언급된 명사(여기서는 '점퍼')의 반복을 피하기 위해 대명사 'one'을 사용합니다.
I don't like the red bag, I want the black one.
저 빨간 가방은 마음에 들지 않아요. 검은색 가방으로 할게요.
EN: In Western clothing stores, it is very common to use 'one' to refer to an item you are holding or looking at. Sizes are typically categorized as Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L).
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like size, color, or time).
What color do you like?
어떤 색상을 좋아하세요?
EN: In Western clothing stores, sizes are typically Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L). It is common for staff to ask 'What size do you need?' or 'What size are you looking for?'
EN: Use the word 'usually' before the main verb to talk about your habits or things you do most of the time.
한국어: 습관이나 평소에 자주 하는 행동을 말할 때는 일반동사 앞에 「usually」를 사용합니다.
I usually drink tea in the morning.
저는 보통 아침에 차를 마십니다.
EN: Clothing sizes (Small, Medium, Large) can vary significantly between different brands and countries. In English-speaking countries, it's common to ask 'What size do you need?' or 'What size do you take?'
EN: Use 'in' + [size] to specify the size of a clothing item.
한국어: 의류의 특정 사이즈를 나타낼 때 「in + [사이즈]」를 사용합니다.
Do you have this shirt in large?
이 셔츠 L 사이즈 있나요?
EN: In English-speaking countries, clothing sizes are often referred to by their names (small, medium, large) rather than just numbers. Using 'in' before the size is the standard way to ask for or describe a specific size.
EN: Use 'What is the price of...?' to ask how much something costs in a formal or clear way.
한국어: 격식 차린 표현이나 명확하게 물건의 가격을 물어볼 때 「What is the price of...?」를 사용합니다.
What is the price of this red scarf?
이 빨간 스카프의 가격은 얼마인가요?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'What is the price of...?' is slightly more formal than 'How much is...?'. Both are common in retail stores.
EN: Use 'The [adjective] price is [amount]' to state how much something costs under specific conditions.
한국어: 특정 상황에서 어떤 물건의 가격을 설명할 때 「The [형용사] price is [금액]」 패턴을 사용합니다.
The total price is twenty dollars.
총가격은 20달러입니다.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'normal price' or 'regular price' is often mentioned before announcing a discount or sale price to show the value of the deal.
EN: Use 'a bit' before an adjective to mean 'a little' or 'slightly'. It makes your opinion sound more polite or less direct.
한국어: 형용사 앞에 「a bit」을 사용하여 "조금", "약간"이라는 의미를 나타냅니다. 완곡하고 정중한 어조를 연출할 수 있습니다.
This room is a bit cold.
이 방은 약간 춥습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying something is 'a bit expensive' is a common, polite way to decline a purchase or negotiate without sounding confrontational.
EN: To say something is on sale, use 'percent off'. Note that '30 percent off' means you pay 70% of the original price.
한국어: 할인을 나타낼 때 「percent off」를 사용합니다. 예를 들어 「30 percent off」는 원래 가격에서 30% 감면된 30% 할인을 의미합니다.
Everything in the store is ten percent off today.
오늘 매장 내 전 품목 10% 할인합니다.
EN: In English-speaking countries, discounts are expressed by how much is 'taken off' the price (e.g., 20% off). In Chinese-speaking cultures, discounts are often expressed by how much of the original price remains (e.g., 8折).
EN: Use 'much' before a comparative adjective (like 'cheaper') to emphasize a large difference.
한국어: 비교급 형용사(예: cheaper) 앞에 'much'를 사용하면 정도의 큰 차이를 강조하여 "훨씬 더..."라는 의미를 나타냅니다.
This phone is much better than my old one.
이 휴대전화는 제 이전 전화보다 훨씬 좋습니다.
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, 'I will take it' or 'I'll take it' is the standard idiomatic way to tell a shopkeeper you have decided to buy an item.
EN: Use 'Do you have...' to ask if a shop sells something or if someone possesses an item. Use 'also' to mean 'in addition to' what was already mentioned.
한국어: 상점이나 상대방이 특정 물건을 판매하거나 소유하고 있는지 물어볼 때 「Do you have...」를 사용합니다. 「also」는 "방금 언급한 것 외에 추가로..."라는 의미를 나타냅니다.
Do you also have hats here?
여기 모자도 판매하나요?
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, it is common to ask 'Do you have...?' or 'Do you carry...?' when looking for specific items.
EN: Use 'next to' to describe when two things are side by side or very close to each other.
한국어: 두 사물이 나란히 있거나 매우 가까운 위치 관계를 설명할 때 「next to」를 사용합니다.
The bank is next to the supermarket.
은행은 슈퍼마켓 옆에 있습니다.
EN: To compare two things, we add '-ier' to short adjectives ending in 'y' (like 'pretty') and follow it with 'than'.
한국어: 두 사물을 비교할 때 'y'로 끝나는 짧은 형용사(예: pretty)는 'y'를 지우고 '-ier'를 붙인 후 뒤에 'than'(~보다)을 연결합니다.
This box is heavier than that one.
이 상자가 저 상자보다 더 무게가 나갑니다.
EN: To compare two things, we often add '-er' to short adjectives like 'cheap' to make 'cheaper'.
한국어: 두 사물을 비교할 때 보통 'cheap'과 같이 짧은 형용사 뒤에 '-er'를 붙여 'cheaper'(더 저렴한)로 만듭니다.
This blue hat is smaller.
이 파란색 모자가 더 작습니다.
EN: In English-speaking countries, sales staff often use 'only' to emphasize that a price is a good deal or very affordable.
EN: Use 'both A and B' to talk about two things together. It means 'this one AND that one'.
한국어: 두 가지를 함께 언급할 때 「both A and B」를 사용하며, "A와 B 둘 다"라는 의미입니다.
I like both tea and coffee.
저는 차와 커피 둘 다 좋아합니다.
EN: Use 'The total is [amount]' to tell someone the final price of everything they are buying.
한국어: 구매하는 모든 물건의 최종 금액을 알려줄 때 「The total is [금액]」을 사용합니다.
The total is twenty dollars.
총 20달러입니다.
EN: In English-speaking retail culture, staff often use phrases like 'Great choice' or 'Excellent pick' to validate the customer's purchase and build rapport.
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to ask for permission or to see if something is possible.
한국어: 허락을 구하거나 어떤 일이 가능한지 물어볼 때 「Can I + 동사」를 사용합니다.
Can I sit here?
여기 앉아도 될까요?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'card' usually refers to either a credit card or a debit card. It is very common to pay by card even for small amounts.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or requests. They usually start with a verb. Adding 'Please' makes the request more polite.
한국어: 명령문은 지시나 요청을 할 때 사용하며, 보통 동사원형으로 시작합니다. 'Please'를 붙이면 더욱 정중한 표현이 됩니다.
Please open the door.
문 좀 열어 주세요.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, customers often tap or insert their own cards into the terminal rather than handing them to the cashier.
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' to politely ask for something you want or need in a shop or restaurant.
한국어: 상점이나 식당에서 필요한 것을 정중하게 요청할 때 「Can I have...?」를 사용합니다.
Can I have a bag, please?
봉투 하나 얻을 수 있을까요?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is common to say 'please' at the end of a request to show respect to service staff.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [verb-ing]' to express gratitude for a specific action someone has done.
한국어: 상대방의 특정 행동에 대해 감사를 표할 때 「Thank you for + [verb-ing]」를 사용합니다.
Thank you for helping me with my bags.
가방 들어주는 것을 도와주셔서 감사합니다.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is standard customer service to hand over a receipt and thank the customer. The phrase 'Thank you for shopping with us' or 'Thank you for shopping here' is very common at the end of a transaction.
EN: Use 'were' (the past tense of 'are') to describe how someone was or what they did in the past, even if it was just earlier today.
한국어: 상대방의 과거 상태나 행동을 설명할 때 「were」(are의 과거형)를 사용하며, 오늘 일찍 일어난 일에도 사용할 수 있습니다.
You were very kind to me yesterday.
어제 저에게 정말 친절하셨어요.
EN: In Western culture, it is common and polite to use a person's first name when thanking them, especially in customer service settings to show appreciation for their personal effort.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 보통 지퍼나 단추가 달린 짧은 기장의 아우터.
문맥 속: 의류 치수 중 중간 크기(M 사이즈).
문맥 속: 물건을 구매할 때 지불해야 하는 금액.
문맥 속: 가격이 비싼, 비용이 많이 드는.
문맥 속: 할인, 가격 인하.
문맥 속: 더 저렴한 (cheap의 비교급).
문맥 속: 목도리, 스카프 (scarf의 복수형).
문맥 속: 더 예쁜 (pretty의 비교급).
문맥 속: 합계, 총액.
문맥 속: 영수증, 지불을 증명하는 서류.
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
To search for someone or something.
찾다
A reduction in the price of something by a specific percentage.
할인(몇 퍼센트)
To use a specific method (like a card or cash) to give money for something.
...로 결제하다
To come after or behind someone.
저를 따라오세요
To decide to purchase a specific item.
그것을 사다
A credit card or debit card used as a method of payment.
신용카드 또는 체크카드
A specific clothing size category between small and large.
중간 사이즈 / M 사이즈