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Korean Repair Request Phrases for Foreign Residents

Start with these Korean repair request phrases: 고장 났어요, 관리사무소에 문의할게요, 관리비에 포함되나요, 고지서를 확인할게요, 방문 시간을 알려 주세요.

Korean repair request phrases help foreign residents explain a housing problem without getting lost in a long phone call or office visit. When something breaks in an apartment, studio room, or shared building, you usually need to describe the place, say what is out of order, ask the management office what to do, and confirm whether a fee is included in the maintenance fee or utility bills. This lesson keeps the language practical, polite, and easy to reuse.

Photorealistic apartment management office scene with an adult woman foreign resident asking about a housing repair request.

Use this lesson first

If you are not sure what to say, start with one short sentence: 고장 났어요. It means “It is broken” or “It is out of order.” Then add the place: 집에서 고장 났어요, 방에서 고장 났어요, or 아파트에서 고장 났어요. These sentences are simple, but they give the management office enough information to begin helping you.

Do not try to explain every detail at once. First, say the problem. Second, ask where to report it. Third, confirm money and schedule. A calm order helps you avoid mistakes, especially when the office staff speaks quickly.

Key Korean words from the housing vocabulary

Korean	Romanization	Meaning	Use in a repair request
집	jip	home; house	집에 문제가 있어요.
방	bang	room; rental unit	방에서 고장 났어요.
아파트	apateu	apartment	아파트 관리사무소에 문의할게요.
원룸	wonrum	studio apartment	원룸에서 문제가 생겼어요.
고장	gojang	breakdown; out of order	고장 났어요.
관리사무소	gwalli samuso	management office	관리사무소에 문의할게요.
관리비	gwallibi	maintenance fee; management fee	관리비에 포함되나요?
고지서	gojiseo	payment notice; bill notice	고지서를 확인할게요.
공과금	gonggwageum	utility bills	공과금과 따로인가요?
납부 기한	napbu gihan	payment deadline; due date	납부 기한을 확인할게요.

At the management office

When you visit the management office, start politely: 안녕하세요. 집에 문제가 있어서 왔어요. Then explain the problem using 고장. If the staff asks where you live, give the apartment, building, or room number slowly. You can say 저는 이 아파트에 살아요 or 원룸에 살아요. If you are not ready to explain in detail, show a photo and say 사진을 보여 드릴게요.

Photorealistic apartment room paperwork scene with an adult woman foreign resident checking repair and housing documents.

A useful office sentence is 어디에 문의하면 되나요? It means “Where should I ask about this?” This is safe when you are not sure whether the landlord, building office, or service company handles the problem. If they tell you to call another place, write down the name and number before you leave.

Checking fees before a visit

Before someone visits your room, ask whether you must pay. The simplest sentence is 비용이 있나요?, meaning “Is there a cost?” Then connect it to the vocabulary you already know: 관리비에 포함되나요? means “Is it included in the maintenance fee?” If the answer is unclear, ask again: 공과금과 따로인가요? This means “Is it separate from the utility bills?”

Photorealistic apartment lobby scene with an adult woman foreign resident handing a repair request paper to staff.

For bills, use 고지서를 확인할게요, meaning “I will check the bill notice.” If there is a deadline, say 납부 기한을 확인할게요. These phrases are useful because repair requests often become money questions: who pays, when to pay, and whether the fee appears on the next bill.

Scheduling the repair visit

After the office understands the problem, confirm the visit time. Say 방문 시간을 알려 주세요, meaning “Please tell me the visit time.” If you work during the day, add 오후가 괜찮아요 or 주말이 괜찮아요. Keep your answer short and repeat the date or time back to the staff. This reduces mistakes.

Photorealistic apartment home scene with an adult woman foreign resident sorting housing bills and repair request papers.

If you need to give access instructions, use simple language. For example: 제가 집에 있을게요 means “I will be at home.” 전화 주세요 means “Please call me.” If you are worried about missing the visit, write the time in your phone and ask for confirmation by message.

Follow-up after the repair

After the repair, check whether the problem is really solved. If everything is okay, say 괜찮습니다. 감사합니다. If the problem remains, say 아직 고장 났어요 or 다시 확인해 주세요. A clear follow-up is important because the first visit may only check the problem, not finish the work.

Photorealistic apartment lobby scene with an adult woman foreign resident checking a phone and repair notice paper.

Keep a simple record: date, person you talked to, visit time, cost, and result. If the same problem happens again, this record helps you explain faster. You can say 지난번에도 같은 문제가 있었어요, meaning “The same problem happened last time too.”

Practice script

You: 안녕하세요. 집에 문제가 있어서 왔어요.
Office: 어떤 문제인가요?
You: 방에서 고장 났어요. 사진을 보여 드릴게요.
Office: 방문 확인해 드릴게요.
You: 비용이 있나요? 관리비에 포함되나요?
Office: 확인 후 연락드리겠습니다.
You: 네, 방문 시간을 알려 주세요.

Practice in the BSKorean app

After reading, practice the related housing vocabulary in the BSKorean app. Start with housing words such as 집, 방, 아파트, 원룸, 관리비, 고지서, 공과금, 납부 기한, 관리사무소, and 고장. For related lessons, review Korean apartment management fee words, Korean laundry room words, and Korean mobile phone store words.

2026년 06월 14일

Korean Housing Maintenance Fee Phrases for Foreign Residents

Start with these readable Korean phrases before you pay: 관리비가 얼마예요? 관리비에 뭐가 포함돼요? 수도요금은 별도예요? 전기요금은 별도예요? 영수증을 받을 수 있어요?

Housing costs in Korea can be confusing because one room may involve monthly rent, a deposit, a maintenance fee, water, electricity, gas, internet, and sometimes a cleaning charge. This lesson gives you short Korean questions that help you ask the manager, landlord, real estate agent, dorm office, or goshiwon staff exactly what you are paying for.

Photorealistic textless apartment management office scene with an adult woman asking about housing fees.

Use this page before signing a contract, before paying the first month, when a bill looks different, or when you are preparing to move out. The goal is not only to learn vocabulary. The goal is to protect your money by asking clear questions and keeping written proof.

Before you pay: what to confirm

Do not look only at the advertised monthly rent. Ask whether 관리비 is fixed or changes every month, whether water and electricity are included, how the bill notice arrives, and whether you can receive a receipt. If you are not sure, ask one question at a time and write the answer in your notes.

Photorealistic textless scene of an adult woman reviewing blank housing fee papers at home.

Quick phrase table

Moment	Korean	Meaning	Use it when
Ask the basic fee	관리비가 얼마예요?	How much is the maintenance fee?	Use before signing, moving in, or paying the first month.
Check included items	관리비에 뭐가 포함돼요?	What is included in the maintenance fee?	Use when rent looks low but extra costs are unclear.
Water bill	수도요금은 별도예요?	Is the water bill separate?	Use when the bill notice has several utility lines.
Electricity bill	전기요금은 별도예요?	Is the electricity bill separate?	Use before you decide how much cash to keep ready.
Gas bill	가스요금도 포함돼요?	Is the gas bill included too?	Use in winter or when heating costs matter.
Internet cost	인터넷 비용은 포함돼요?	Is internet included?	Use in officetels, dorms, and goshiwon rooms.
Monthly rent deadline	월세는 언제까지 내야 해요?	By when should I pay monthly rent?	Use after you confirm the account number.
Deposit return	보증금은 언제 돌려받아요?	When do I get the deposit back?	Use before moving out, not after a dispute starts.
Automatic transfer	자동이체 가능해요?	Is automatic transfer possible?	Use if you want to avoid missing the due date.
Bill notice	이번 달 고지서를 보여 주세요.	Please show me this month’s bill notice.	Use when the amount changed or you did not receive a notice.
Late fee	연체료가 있어요?	Is there a late fee?	Use when the due date is close or unclear.
Receipt	영수증을 받을 수 있어요?	Can I get a receipt?	Use after paying cash or when you need proof.

Bill words you should recognize

Word	Meaning	Why it matters
관리비	maintenance fee	Building cleaning, shared electricity, elevator, security, internet, or other shared costs may be included.
월세	monthly rent	This is the fixed rent amount, separate from deposit and sometimes separate from management fees.
보증금	deposit	Ask about return timing, deductions, bank account, and written move-out process.
고지서	bill notice	This paper or message explains the amount, period, and due date.
수도요금	water bill	Ask whether it is included in the maintenance fee or paid separately.
전기요금	electricity bill	Ask where the bill arrives and whether it is paid to the landlord or utility company.
가스요금	gas bill	Heating can make this important in winter. Confirm if it is separate.
계좌번호	account number	Confirm the exact account before sending money.
자동이체	automatic transfer	Useful when you want monthly payments to happen automatically.
연체료	late fee	Ask before the deadline if payment might be delayed.

Photorealistic textless scene of an adult woman asking a building manager about utility charges.

Real situations and safer actions

Situation	What to ask	Safe action
Before signing	Ask what 관리비 includes and whether utilities are separate.	Write the answer in your contract notes.
First month	Compare 월세, 관리비, and utility bills before paying.	Do not send one combined amount unless the manager confirms it.
Bill went up	Ask to see 이번 달 고지서 and the previous month if needed.	Take a photo only if personal data is not exposed.
Moving out	Ask when 보증금 is returned and what deductions are possible.	Confirm cleaning, repair, and key return rules.
Paying in cash	Ask for 영수증 immediately.	Keep the receipt until the room deposit is returned.
Message instead of phone	Send a short polite message with one question at a time.	Use simple phrases from the quick table.
Shared housing	Ask whether internet, water, gas, and cleaning are shared or separate.	Shared rooms often have local rules that are not obvious.

Short dialogue with a building manager

Speaker	Korean	Meaning
You	관리비가 얼마예요?	How much is the maintenance fee?
Manager	관리비는 한 달에 8만 원이에요.	The maintenance fee is 80,000 won per month.
You	관리비에 뭐가 포함돼요?	What is included in the maintenance fee?
Manager	수도요금과 청소비가 포함돼요. 전기요금은 별도예요.	Water and cleaning are included. Electricity is separate.
You	이번 달 고지서를 보여 주세요. 영수증을 받을 수 있어요?	Please show me this month’s bill notice. Can I get a receipt?
Manager	네, 여기 고지서와 영수증입니다.	Yes, here are the bill notice and receipt.

Photorealistic textless scene of an adult woman organizing rent, deposit, and utility papers.

Message example you can copy

안녕하세요. 이번 달 관리비 고지서를 확인하고 싶어요. 관리비에 수도요금과 청소비가 포함돼요? 전기요금은 별도예요? 가능하면 영수증도 받을 수 있을까요?

This message is polite, short, and specific. It asks for the bill notice, included items, separate electricity charges, and a receipt. If you need a written record, a message is often better than a rushed phone call.

Mistakes and money safety notes

Risk	Safer habit
Do not rely on one word	“Included” can mean only water, not electricity or gas. Ask each item separately.
Confirm the account	Before any transfer, ask 계좌번호를 확인해 주세요.
Separate deposit from rent	보증금 is not 월세. Ask about return timing in writing.
Keep proof	Save receipts, messages, and bill notices until after move-out.
Ask before late payment	If you may be late, ask about 연체료 before the due date.
Use polite short Korean	Short clear questions are safer than long machine-translated messages.

Photorealistic textless scene of an adult woman confirming a housing payment in an apartment lobby.

Practice task

Say 관리비가 얼마예요? three times, then replace 관리비 with 수도요금, 전기요금, and 가스요금.
Write one message asking what is included in the fee and when 월세 is due.
Practice the move-out question: 보증금은 언제 돌려받아요?
Open the BSKorean app and review related housing and bank transfer words after reading this page.

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2026년 06월 06일

Korean Clinic Appointment Phrases for Foreign Residents

Start with these readable Korean clinic phrases: 예약하고 싶어요, 오늘 진료 가능해요?, 처음 방문이에요, 증상이 있어요, 얼마나 기다려야 해요?

Korean clinic appointment phrases help foreign residents handle a practical medical visit before stress takes over. In Korea, many neighborhood clinics expect you to call first, give your name and phone number, choose an available time, bring ID, and check whether health insurance applies.

Photorealistic textless home scene with an adult woman preparing to call a clinic appointment.

This lesson is for regular clinic visits, not emergency care. Use it for internal medicine, dermatology, dental follow-up, ENT, orthopedics, or a small local clinic when you need to book, change, or confirm a visit.

Before You Call The Clinic

Prepare four things before calling: your full name, phone number, preferred time, and one simple symptom sentence. If your Korean is limited, write the phrase first and read it slowly. A short clear sentence is safer than a long uncertain explanation.

Photorealistic textless clinic reception scene with an adult woman checking in for an appointment.

Clinic Appointment Phrase Table

Moment	Korean	Meaning	Use it when
Book a visit	예약하고 싶어요	I would like to make an appointment.	Use first on the phone or at the front desk.
Ask for today	오늘 진료 가능해요?	Is a consultation available today?	Use when you need same-day care.
Suggest tomorrow morning	내일 오전에 가능해요?	Is tomorrow morning possible?	Use when you can offer a time window.
First visit	처음 방문이에요	It is my first visit.	Use so the clinic prepares registration.
Symptoms	증상이 있어요	I have symptoms.	Add fever, cough, pain, rash, or headache.
ID question	신분증 가져가면 돼요?	Should I bring my ID?	Use before leaving home.
Insurance	건강보험증이 있어요	I have health insurance.	Use when checking insurance or payment.
Change appointment	예약 시간을 바꾸고 싶어요	I want to change the appointment time.	Use when your schedule changed.
Wait time	얼마나 기다려야 해요?	How long should I wait?	Use after check-in.
Prescription	처방전은 어디서 받아요?	Where do I receive the prescription?	Use before going to a pharmacy.

Words You Will Hear At Reception

Korean word	Meaning	What to check
접수	reception/check-in	Ask where to check in and whether you need a form.
예약	appointment	Confirm date, time, name, and phone number.
진료	medical consultation	Ask whether consultation is possible today.
증상	symptoms	Prepare one short symptom sentence.
신분증	ID card	Bring passport or resident card if needed.
건강보험	health insurance	Ask whether it applies before payment.
대기 시간	waiting time	Ask how long you need to wait.
처방전	prescription	Ask where to receive it.
약국	pharmacy	Ask where to take the prescription.
결제	payment	Ask where to pay after the visit.

Photorealistic textless clinic kiosk scene with an adult woman using a blank check-in screen.

Call Flow And Desk Flow

Step	What you do	Safe phrase
Before calling	Choose two possible times and write your symptom.	예약하고 싶어요. 내일 오전에 가능해요?
Opening line	Say the purpose first, then wait.	진료 예약하고 싶어요.
When asked for name	Say your name slowly and repeat if needed.	이름은 [name]입니다.
When asked for phone	Say or send your number carefully.	전화번호는 [number]입니다.
If it is full	Ask for the earliest available time.	가장 빠른 시간이 언제예요?
When arriving	Say it is your first visit if true.	처음 방문이에요.
After check-in	Ask how long to wait.	얼마나 기다려야 해요?
Before leaving	Ask about payment and pharmacy.	결제는 어디서 해요? 약국은 어디에 있어요?

Short Phone And Reception Dialogue

Speaker	Korean	Meaning
You	예약하고 싶어요. 오늘 진료 가능해요?	I would like to make an appointment. Is a visit possible today?
Reception	오늘 오후 세 시에 가능해요.	Today at 3 p.m. is possible.
You	처음 방문이에요. 신분증 가져가면 돼요?	It is my first visit. Should I bring ID?
Reception	네, 신분증하고 건강보험증 가져오세요.	Yes, please bring ID and insurance.
You	증상이 있어요. 목이 아파요.	I have symptoms. My throat hurts.
You at desk	얼마나 기다려야 해요?	How long should I wait?

Photorealistic textless consultation scene with an adult woman explaining symptoms to a doctor.

Message Template For Booking Or Changing Time

Polite message pattern: 안녕하세요. 예약하고 싶어요. 내일 오전에 가능해요? 처음 방문이에요. 이름은 [name]이고 전화번호는 [number]입니다. If you need to change time, replace 예약하고 싶어요 with 예약 시간을 바꾸고 싶어요.

Keep the message short. Do not send private medical records in a casual chat unless the clinic specifically asks through a safe channel. For urgent symptoms, call 119 or go to emergency care.

Mistakes And Safety Notes

Risk	What to do	Helpful Korean
Using emergency symptoms for a normal booking	Use emergency care for severe breathing trouble, chest pain, heavy bleeding, or collapse.	응급실로 가야 해요?
Long symptom story on the phone	Use one body part and one symptom first.	머리가 아파요. 열이 있어요.
Missing documents	Ask before leaving home.	신분증 가져가면 돼요?
Wrong appointment time	Repeat the date and time once.	예약 시간 확인해 주세요.
Insurance confusion	Ask before payment.	건강보험 적용돼요?
Not knowing pharmacy step	Ask before leaving the clinic.	처방전은 어디서 받아요?
Late arrival	Call before the appointment time.	조금 늦을 것 같아요.

Photorealistic textless clinic payment scene with an adult woman receiving blank prescription papers.

Practice Script Before You Call

Say 예약하고 싶어요 three times slowly before calling.
Practice one time question: 오늘 진료 가능해요? or 내일 오전에 가능해요?
Practice one document question: 신분증 가져가면 돼요?
Practice one waiting question after arrival: 얼마나 기다려야 해요?
Practice one pharmacy question before leaving: 약국은 어디에 있어요?

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2026년 06월 05일

Korean Convenience Store Phrases for Foreign Residents

Start with these readable Korean convenience store phrases: 봉투 주세요, 영수증 주세요, 카드로 할게요, 데워 주세요, 이것도 같이 계산해 주세요.

Korean convenience store phrases help foreign residents handle small daily tasks without freezing at the counter. In Korea, convenience stores are not only for snacks. You may buy meals, heat food, ask for a bag, pay by card, charge a transport card, ask about discounts, or use a parcel service at some branches.

Photorealistic textless convenience store entrance scene with an adult woman shopping.

The safest approach is to use short polite phrases and answer only what the cashier asks. Many questions happen fast: bag, receipt, membership, cash receipt, payment method, or whether you want a product heated. This lesson gives you practical phrases for those moments.

Before You Reach The Counter

Look at what you are holding before you line up. If you need chopsticks, a bag, or a microwave, prepare that sentence first. If the cashier asks a fast question and you are not sure, you can say 다시 한 번 말씀해 주세요, which means please say it one more time.

Photorealistic textless convenience store checkout scene with an adult woman paying.

Convenience Store Phrase Table

Moment	Korean	Meaning	Use it when
Bag question	봉투 필요하세요?	Do you need a bag?	Listen for this at checkout.
Ask for a bag	봉투 주세요	Please give me a bag.	Use when you need to carry items.
Receipt	영수증 주세요	Please give me a receipt.	Use when you need proof of payment.
Card payment	카드로 할게요	I will pay by card.	Use before tapping or inserting a card.
No cash receipt	현금영수증 필요 없어요	I do not need a cash receipt.	Use when asked about cash receipt registration.
Heat food	데워 주세요	Please heat it.	Use for lunch boxes or ready meals.
Ice cup	얼음컵 어디 있어요?	Where is the ice cup?	Use for iced coffee or drinks.
Transport card	교통카드 충전할 수 있어요?	Can I charge a transport card?	Use at branches that offer card charging.
Parcel service	택배 보낼 수 있어요?	Can I send a parcel?	Use before using a parcel machine or counter.
Add item	이것도 같이 계산해 주세요	Please ring this up together too.	Use when you forgot one more item.

Checkout And Store Words

Korean word	Meaning	What to check
봉투	shopping bag	Some bags cost extra; ask only if needed.
영수증	receipt	Ask after payment or before leaving.
계산	checkout/payment	Use 계산해 주세요 for please ring this up.
카드	card	Most stores accept card payments.
현금영수증	cash receipt registration	You can decline if you do not use it.
전자레인지	microwave	Ask where it is before opening food.
얼음컵	ice cup	Usually near freezers or drink machines.
교통카드	transport card	Ask if charging is available.
택배	parcel delivery	Not every branch handles it.
행사	promotion/discount event	Ask if a shelf deal is unclear.

Photorealistic textless convenience store microwave area scene with an adult woman preparing food.

Common Store Situations

Situation	What to say	Safe action
Fast checkout	카드로 할게요. 영수증 주세요.	Pay clearly and ask for receipt.
Need a bag	봉투 주세요.	Hold the items so the cashier understands.
Food heating	데워 주세요.	Ask before using the microwave if unsure.
Adding one item	이것도 같이 계산해 주세요.	Use before the cashier closes payment.
Discount confusion	할인 행사예요?	Ask before paying if price looks unclear.
Transport card	교통카드 충전할 수 있어요?	Ask before handing over money or card.
Parcel service	택배 보낼 수 있어요?	Ask whether this branch offers the service.
Did not understand	다시 한 번 말씀해 주세요.	Use when the question was too fast.

Real Checkout Dialogue

Speaker	Korean	Meaning
Cashier	봉투 필요하세요?	Do you need a bag?
You	네, 봉투 주세요.	Yes, please give me a bag.
Cashier	현금영수증 필요하세요?	Do you need cash receipt registration?
You	필요 없어요. 카드로 할게요.	I do not need it. I will pay by card.
You	영수증 주세요. 이것도 같이 계산해 주세요.	Please give me a receipt. Please ring this up together too.
You	데워 주세요. 일회용 젓가락 주세요.	Please heat it. Please give me disposable chopsticks.

Photorealistic textless convenience store shelf scene with an adult woman choosing a drink.

When You Need Help With A Service

For a service counter request, keep the question direct: 교통카드 충전할 수 있어요? or 택배 보낼 수 있어요? If the staff says this branch cannot do it, ask 가까운 곳이 어디예요? to find a nearby place.

Do not show private numbers or parcel details to other customers. If a staff member points to a machine or screen, ask 여기서 하면 돼요? and complete only the step you understand.

Mistakes And Money Safety Notes

Risk	What to do	Helpful Korean
Answering too much	Use one short phrase first, then wait.	봉투 주세요. 카드로 할게요.
Paying before price is clear	Ask if the promotion applies before payment.	할인 행사예요?
Losing receipt	Ask for receipt if you may need a refund or record.	영수증 주세요.
Using microwave incorrectly	Ask staff where to heat food if unsure.	전자레인지 어디 있어요?
Transport card confusion	Ask before giving money.	교통카드 충전할 수 있어요?
Parcel privacy	Keep address and phone details private.	여기서 하면 돼요?
Cash receipt question	Decline politely if you do not use it.	현금영수증 필요 없어요.

Photorealistic textless convenience store parcel counter scene with an adult woman asking for service.

Practice Before You Shop

Say 봉투 주세요 when you need a bag.
Say 영수증 주세요 if you want a receipt.
Say 카드로 할게요 before tapping or inserting your card.
Say 데워 주세요 when you want food heated.
Say 이것도 같이 계산해 주세요 when adding one more item.

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2026년 06월 05일

Korean Grocery Store Words for Foreign Residents

Start with practical Korean you can say while buying everyday food: 이거 얼마예요?, 봉투 주세요, 영수증 주세요, 카드로 할게요, 유통기한이 언제예요?

Grocery shopping in Korea is usually simple once you can identify the food section, ask about price or discount, check freshness, and answer checkout questions. This lesson is for supermarket and mart situations, not for long bargaining. Use short polite phrases, keep the item visible, and confirm anything important with staff before you pay.

Photorealistic textless grocery produce scene with an adult woman choosing vegetables.

Before You Start Shopping

Look at the section first: vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, frozen food, or household items. If you are not sure about a product, hold it gently and ask one short question. For packaged food, check the date yourself first, then ask staff only if the label is confusing.

Photorealistic textless grocery produce scene with an adult woman checking freshness.

Grocery Word Table

Situation	Korean	Meaning	When to use
Price	이거 얼마예요?	How much is this?	Ask when no price is clear.
Bag	봉투 주세요.	Please give me a bag.	Use at checkout.
Receipt	영수증 주세요.	Please give me a receipt.	Ask before leaving.
Card payment	카드로 할게요.	I will pay by card.	Say before tapping or inserting the card.
Cash payment	현금으로 할게요.	I will pay in cash.	Use when paying with bills or coins.
Use-by date	유통기한이 언제예요?	When is the use-by date?	Ask about packaged food.
Discount	할인 중이에요?	Is it on discount?	Use near sale items.
Checkout counter	계산대가 어디예요?	Where is the checkout counter?	Ask when the store layout is confusing.
Scale	저울은 어디 있어요?	Where is the scale?	Ask for produce weighed before checkout.
Refund	이거 환불할 수 있어요?	Can I return this?	Ask before buying if unsure.
Add item	이것도 같이 계산해 주세요.	Please ring this up together too.	Use when adding one more item.
Ask staff	직원에게 물어봐도 될까요?	May I ask a staff member?	Use when you need help politely.

Photorealistic textless grocery produce scene with an adult woman bagging tomatoes.

Common Grocery Situations

Moment	Safe action	Useful Korean
No clear price	Hold the item and ask one question.	이거 얼마예요?
Fresh produce	Look at color, smell, and packaging condition.	신선한가요?
Discount shelf	Check whether the discount applies to this item.	할인 중이에요?
Need a bag	Ask before payment is finished.	봉투 주세요.
Need proof	Ask for the receipt at checkout.	영수증 주세요.
Return question	Ask before opening the package.	이거 환불할 수 있어요?

Short Checkout Dialogue

Speaker	Korean	Meaning
You	이거 얼마예요?	How much is this?
Staff	삼천 원이에요.	It is three thousand won.
You	카드로 할게요. 봉투 주세요.	I will pay by card. Please give me a bag.
Staff	영수증 필요하세요?	Do you need a receipt?
You	네, 영수증 주세요.	Yes, please give me a receipt.
You	이것도 같이 계산해 주세요.	Please ring this up together too.

Photorealistic textless grocery checkout scene with an adult woman paying by card.

Questions to Ask Staff

Need	Ask this	Note
Find an item	우유는 어디 있어요?	Replace 우유 with the food you need.
Find the scale	저울은 어디 있어요?	Some produce is weighed before payment.
Ask about discount	할인 중이에요?	Point to the item if needed.
Ask about date	유통기한이 언제예요?	Use for packaged food.
Ask checkout location	계산대가 어디예요?	Useful in large marts.

Mistakes to Avoid

Risk	Better habit	Useful Korean
Buying without checking date	Check packaged food before paying.	유통기한이 언제예요?
Assuming every discount applies	Ask if the sign is unclear.	할인 중이에요?
Missing bag rule	Ask directly at checkout.	봉투 주세요.
Losing receipt	Ask for one if return may be needed.	영수증 주세요.
Opening before asking refund	Ask first if unsure.	이거 환불할 수 있어요?

Photorealistic textless grocery aisle scene with an adult woman asking staff for help.

Practice Before You Shop

Say 이거 얼마예요? while holding one item.
Say 유통기한이 언제예요? for packaged food.
Say 카드로 할게요 before payment.
Say 봉투 주세요 if you need a bag.
Say 계산대가 어디예요? if you cannot find checkout.

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2026년 06월 04일

Korean Bank Account Opening Words for Foreign Residents

These Korean bank account opening words help you speak clearly at a Korean bank counter. Start with 계좌를 만들고 싶어요. and keep your ID, phone number, address, and signature ready.

Opening a bank account in Korea can feel stressful because staff may ask several questions in a short time. This lesson keeps the process simple: prepare documents, answer counter questions, confirm optional services, and never share a password or verification code aloud.

Photorealistic textless Korean bank waiting area with an adult woman holding account papers.

Before You Visit the Bank

Bring your passport, alien registration card when applicable, mobile phone, address, and any school or workplace document requested by your bank. Choose a quieter time if possible, then ask one short question at a time.

Photorealistic textless Korean bank counter scene with an adult woman presenting documents.

Bank Account Opening Word Table

Bank task	Korean	Meaning	When to use
Open an account	계좌를 만들고 싶어요.	I want to open an account.	First sentence at the counter.
Resident card	외국인등록증 있어요.	I have an alien registration card.	When staff asks for ID.
Application form	신청서를 작성할게요.	I will fill out the form.	Before writing private details.
Debit card	체크카드도 만들 수 있어요?	Can I make a debit card too?	When optional card service is offered.
Transfer limit	이체 한도는 얼마예요?	What is the transfer limit?	Before using mobile transfers.
Signature	여기에 서명하면 되나요?	Should I sign here?	Before signing any document.
Password	비밀번호는 직접 입력할게요.	I will enter the password myself.	Keep the keypad private.
Fee	수수료가 있어요?	Is there a fee?	Ask before agreeing to a service.
Bankbook	통장은 언제 받을 수 있어요?	When can I receive the bankbook?	When receiving materials.
How to use	사용 방법을 알려 주세요.	Please tell me how to use it.	Ask for a short explanation.
Online banking	인터넷뱅킹도 신청할 수 있어요?	Can I apply for online banking too?	When you need app access.
More documents	서류가 더 필요해요?	Do I need more documents?	If the process stops.

Photorealistic textless Korean bank application scene with an adult woman writing on a blank form.

Common Bank Counter Situations

Moment	Say this	Goal
Arrival	계좌를 만들고 싶어요.	Tell staff the exact service you need.
Document check	외국인등록증 있어요.	Show the correct ID document.
Form writing	신청서를 작성할게요.	Confirm you will write the form yourself.
Card option	체크카드도 만들 수 있어요?	Ask whether a debit card is available.
Limit check	이체 한도는 얼마예요?	Understand daily or monthly transfer limits.
Final review	수수료가 있어요?	Check whether any service fee applies.

Short Dialogue at the Bank

Speaker	Korean	Meaning
Customer	계좌를 만들고 싶어요.	I want to open an account.
Staff	신분증이나 외국인등록증이 있으세요?	Do you have an ID card or alien registration card?
Customer	외국인등록증 있어요.	I have an alien registration card.
Staff	신청서를 작성해 주세요.	Please fill out the application form.
Customer	체크카드도 만들 수 있어요?	Can I make a debit card too?
Customer	여기에 서명하면 되나요?	Should I sign here?

Photorealistic textless Korean bank self service terminal scene with an adult woman using a blank screen.

Questions Staff May Ask

Question topic	What it means	Simple answer
Purpose	Why are you opening the account?	월급을 받으려고요.
Phone number	Can you receive a confirmation message?	문자를 받을 수 있어요.
Address	What address should be registered?	주소는 여기예요.
Card delivery	Do you need card delivery or pickup?	은행에서 받을게요.
Online access	Do you need online banking?	인터넷뱅킹도 신청할 수 있어요?

Mistakes to Avoid

Risk	Better action	Useful phrase
Saying a password aloud	Enter it privately on the keypad.	비밀번호는 직접 입력할게요.
Signing too quickly	Ask before signing.	여기에 서명하면 되나요?
Ignoring fees	Ask about service fees first.	수수료가 있어요?
Not checking transfer limits	Confirm the transfer limit.	이체 한도는 얼마예요?
Leaving confused	Ask for a usage explanation.	사용 방법을 알려 주세요.

Photorealistic textless Korean bank counter scene with an adult woman receiving plain account materials.

Practice Before You Go

Say 계좌를 만들고 싶어요. three times before entering the branch.
Practice showing ID and saying 외국인등록증 있어요.
Use 체크카드도 만들 수 있어요? only if you need a debit card.
Ask 이체 한도는 얼마예요? before using transfers.
Finish with 사용 방법을 알려 주세요. if staff explains too quickly.

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2026년 05월 28일

Korean Taxi Ride Words for Foreign Residents

Use this taxi ride lesson first

Taxi Korean starts with the destination. Say 여기로 가 주세요, “please go here,” while showing the address. Then use short phrases for payment, stops, and directions.

Taxi moment	Korean	Meaning
Destination	여기로 가 주세요	Please go here.
Stop	여기서 세워 주세요	Please stop here.
Card	카드 결제 돼요?	Can I pay by card?
Receipt	영수증 주세요	Please give me a receipt.

If the driver speaks quickly, say 천천히 말해 주세요. For other movement words, continue with street sign words and bus stop sign vocabulary.

Korean taxi ride words guide

Korean taxi ride words helps learners practice Korean words in real situations. This BSKorean post keeps the lesson clear, scannable, and connected to app practice.

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Taking a taxi in Korea is usually simple, but it can feel fast if you are still learning Korean. You may need to say where you are going, ask about payment, or tell the driver where to stop. This lesson gives you practical Korean taxi words and short phrases you can use from the curb to the moment you get out.

Use these phrases as a calm script. You do not need long sentences. A clear place name plus 주세요 is often enough.

Text-free illustration for Korean taxi ride words on BSKorean.

1. Starting the Ride

If the taxi is stopping at a safe curb, you can confirm that it is okay to get in.

택시를 타요.
taeksi-reul tayo
I take a taxi.

여기서 타면 돼요?
yeogiseo tamyeon dwaeyo?
Can I get in here?

Key words:

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
택시	taeksi	taxi
타다	tada	to ride, to get in

2. Confirming the Destination

Say your destination before the taxi starts moving. If the place name is difficult, say the area first, then the exact building or address.

OO까지 가 주세요.
OO-kkaji ga juseyo
Please go to OO.

주소는 여기예요.
juso-neun yeogiyeyo
The address is here.

Key words:

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
목적지	mokjeokji	destination
주소	juso	address
까지	kkaji	to, as far as
가 주세요	ga juseyo	please go

3. Fare and Payment

When you are not sure what to say at the end of the ride, keep the payment phrase short.

요금이 얼마예요?
yogeum-i eolmayeyo?
How much is the fare?

카드로 결제할게요.
kadeu-ro gyeolje-halgeyo
I will pay by card.

Key words:

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
요금	yogeum	fare, fee
미터기	miteogi	taxi meter
카드	kadeu	card
결제	gyeolje	payment

4. Asking the Taxi to Stop Nearby

It is better to ask for a nearby safe stop than to demand an exact stop in traffic. Use 근처 when the exact curb is not possible.

여기 근처에 세워 주세요.
yeogi geuncheo-e sewo juseyo
Please stop near here.

저기 앞에서 내려 주세요.
jeogi apeseo naeryeo juseyo
Please let me get out up there.

Key words:

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
근처	geuncheo	nearby
세워 주세요	sewo juseyo	please stop
내리다	naerida	to get out

5. Receipt and Belongings

Before you leave, check your bag and wallet. If you need a receipt, ask before closing the door.

영수증 주세요.
yeongsujeung juseyo
Please give me a receipt.

물건을 놓고 내렸어요.
mulgeon-eul noko naeryeosseoyo
I left something behind.

Key words:

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
영수증	yeongsujeung	receipt
물건	mulgeon	item, belongings

Quick Review

Situation	Korean phrase	Meaning
Getting in	여기서 타면 돼요?	Can I get in here?
Destination	OO까지 가 주세요.	Please go to OO.
Address	주소는 여기예요.	The address is here.
Payment	카드로 결제할게요.	I will pay by card.
Stop nearby	여기 근처에 세워 주세요.	Please stop near here.
Receipt	영수증 주세요.	Please give me a receipt.

For more practical daily-life lessons, see the BSKorean learning app page and the practice page. If you are studying transportation Korean, you may also find the bus stop and parking lot lessons useful.

2026년 05월 28일

Korean Community Health Center Words for Foreign Residents

Use this community health center lesson first

Community health center Korean often uses reservation and document words. Start with 예약하고 싶어요, “I want to make an appointment,” or 건강검진 받고 싶어요, “I want a health checkup.”

Health center need	Korean	Meaning
Appointment	예약하고 싶어요	I want to make an appointment.
Checkup	건강검진 받고 싶어요	I want a health checkup.
Vaccine	예방접종 가능해요?	Is vaccination possible?
ID	신분증 여기 있어요	Here is my ID.

If staff ask about symptoms, answer simply and ask 다시 말해 주세요 when needed. Related lessons: hospital reception words and clinic appointment phrases.

Korean community health center words guide

Korean community health center words helps learners practice Korean words in real situations. This BSKorean post keeps the lesson clear, scannable, and connected to app practice.

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A Korean community health center, or 보건소, can help with basic public health services such as checkups, vaccination guidance, screening tests, and result follow-up. This lesson teaches practical Korean community health center words for foreign residents who need to check in, fill out a form, ask a simple question, and understand the next step.

This lesson is for Korean communication practice only. It is not medical advice. For personal health decisions, follow the instructions from qualified medical staff.

Text-free illustration for Korean community health center words on BSKorean. — Start at reception and say why you came to the health center.

1. Check In at Reception

When you arrive, go to the reception counter and say why you came. Keep your ID ready if staff asks for it.

접수하러 왔어요.
jeopsuhareo wasseoyo
I came to check in.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
보건소	bogeonso	community health center
접수	jeopsu	reception / check-in
번호표	beonhopyo	number ticket
신분증	sinbunjeung	ID card

2. Fill Out the Health Questionnaire

Before a consultation or checkup, staff may ask you to fill out a health questionnaire. If one part is unclear, ask politely before guessing.

문진표를 작성해야 하나요?
munjinpyoreul jakseonghaeya hanayo?
Do I need to fill out a health questionnaire?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
문진표	munjinpyo	health questionnaire
작성하다	jakseonghada	to fill out
증상	jeungsang	symptom
건강보험증	geongang boheomjeung	health insurance card

3. Ask About Vaccination

For vaccination questions, ask what the appointment is for, whether you need to wait, and what you should do after the visit.

예방접종 예약을 확인하고 싶어요.
yebang jeopjong yeyageul hwaginhago sipeoyo
I would like to check my vaccination appointment.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
예방접종	yebang jeopjong	vaccination
예약	yeyak	appointment
예진	yejin	pre-check / pre-screening
주의사항	juuisahang	precautions

4. Understand a Basic Checkup

During a basic checkup, you may hear words for blood pressure, body temperature, height, weight, or a screening room.

건강검진은 어디에서 하나요?
geongang geomjineun eodieseo hanayo?
Where do I do the health checkup?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
건강검진	geongang geomjin	health checkup
혈압	hyeorap	blood pressure
체온	cheon	body temperature
검진실	geomjinsil	checkup room

5. Follow Screening Test Directions

If staff sends you to a test room or sample drop-off area, repeat the room name and ask where to go next.

검사실은 어디예요?
geomsasireun eodiyeyo?
Where is the test room?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
검사	geomsa	test / screening
검사실	geomsasil	test room / lab room
소변검사	sobyeon geomsa	urine test
채혈	chaehyeol	blood draw

6. Confirm Results and Follow-Up

Before leaving, ask when results are available and whether you need another visit. A short follow-up question can prevent confusion later.

결과는 언제 나오나요?
gyeolgwa-neun eonje naonayo?
When will the results come out?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
결과	gyeolgwa	result
다음 방문	daeum bangmun	next visit
안내문	annaemun	information sheet
다시 설명해 주세요	dasi seolmyeonghae juseyo	Please explain again

Quick Review

Situation	Korean phrase	Meaning
Reception	접수하러 왔어요.	I came to check in.
Form	문진표를 작성해야 하나요?	Do I need to fill out a health questionnaire?
Vaccination	예방접종 예약을 확인하고 싶어요.	I would like to check my vaccination appointment.
Checkup	건강검진은 어디에서 하나요?	Where do I do the health checkup?
Test room	검사실은 어디예요?	Where is the test room?
Results	결과는 언제 나오나요?	When will the results come out?

For more practical Korean lessons, see the BSKorean learning app page and the practice page. For related healthcare and service situations, review Korean hospital reception words, Korean dental clinic words, and Korean pharmacy words.

2026년 05월 28일

Korean Airport Immigration Words for Foreign Residents

Use this airport immigration lesson first

Airport immigration Korean should be short and calm. Keep your passport ready and learn 여권 여기 있어요, “here is my passport,” plus 비자, 입국 신고서, 주소, and 방문 목적.

Immigration moment	Korean	Meaning
Passport	여권 여기 있어요	Here is my passport.
Purpose	방문 목적은 공부예요	The purpose of visit is study.
Address	한국 주소는 여기예요	My Korean address is here.
Question	천천히 말해 주세요	Please speak slowly.

If you do not understand a question, do not guess. Ask politely and show your documents. Related travel lessons: hotel check-in words and public office words.

Korean airport immigration words guide

Korean airport immigration words helps learners practice Korean words in real situations. This BSKorean post keeps the lesson clear, scannable, and connected to app practice.

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Arriving at an airport in Korea feels easier when you can recognize the words around immigration, baggage claim, and customs. This lesson teaches practical Korean airport immigration words for foreign residents and travelers: passport, arrival, purpose of visit, address, baggage, customs declaration, transfer, exit, and help desk phrases.

These phrases are for communication practice only. They are not legal advice. Use them to answer simple questions clearly, ask for repetition, and find the next airport step.

Text-free illustration for Korean airport immigration words on BSKorean. — After landing, follow the arrival path and ask where immigration is if needed.

1. Arrive and Follow Immigration Signs

After landing, follow the signs for arrival and immigration. If you are not sure where to go, ask a staff member before joining the wrong line.

입국 심사는 어디예요?
ipguk simsa-neun eodiyeyo?
Where is immigration inspection?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
공항	gonghang	airport
도착	dochag	arrival
입국	ipguk	entry / arrival into a country
입국 심사	ipguk simsa	immigration inspection

2. Prepare Passport and Basic Answers

At the counter, keep your passport and basic travel information ready. Speak in short sentences if you are nervous.

여권 여기 있습니다.
yeogwon yeogi itseumnida
Here is my passport.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
여권	yeogwon	passport
비자	bija	visa
체류 기간	cheryu gigan	length of stay
방문 목적	bangmun mokjeok	purpose of visit

3. Ask for a Repeat or Slower Explanation

If you do not understand a question, it is okay to ask the officer or airport staff to repeat it slowly.

천천히 다시 말씀해 주세요.
cheoncheonhi dasi malsseumhae juseyo
Please say it again slowly.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
질문	jilmun	question
주소	juso	address
숙소	sukso	accommodation
다시	dasi	again

4. Find Baggage Claim and Customs

After immigration, go to baggage claim and then customs. Keep any declaration form or related question simple and honest.

수하물 찾는 곳은 어디예요?
suhamul chatneun goseun eodiyeyo?
Where is baggage claim?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
수하물	suhamul	baggage
수하물 찾는 곳	suhamul chatneun got	baggage claim
세관	segwan	customs
신고서	singoseo	declaration form

5. Ask About Transfer or Exit

Some passengers need a transfer, and others need the airport exit. Confirm the direction before leaving the secure area.

환승은 어디로 가요?
hwanseung-eun eodiro gayo?
Where do I go for transfer?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
환승	hwanseung	transfer
출구	chulgu	exit
게이트	geiteu	gate
안내	annae	information / guidance

6. Use a Help Desk Phrase

When the next step is unclear, go to an information desk and show your boarding pass, address, or destination only to staff who need it.

도와주실 수 있나요?
dowajusil su innayo?
Can you help me?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
도움	doum	help
안내 데스크	annae deseukeu	information desk
탑승권	tapseunggwon	boarding pass
분실물	bunsilmul	lost item

Quick Review

Situation	Korean phrase	Meaning
Immigration	입국 심사는 어디예요?	Where is immigration inspection?
Passport	여권 여기 있습니다.	Here is my passport.
Repeat slowly	천천히 다시 말씀해 주세요.	Please say it again slowly.
Baggage	수하물 찾는 곳은 어디예요?	Where is baggage claim?
Transfer	환승은 어디로 가요?	Where do I go for transfer?
Help	도와주실 수 있나요?	Can you help me?

For more practical Korean lessons, see the BSKorean learning app page and the practice page. For related travel and daily-life practice, review Korean taxi ride words, mobile phone store words, and post office words.

2026년 05월 28일

Korean Dental Clinic Words for Foreign Residents

Use this dental clinic lesson first

At a Korean dental clinic, start with the problem. Say 이가 아파요, “my tooth hurts,” or 예약하고 싶어요, “I want to make an appointment.” Then listen for 충치, 엑스레이, and 마취.

Dental need	Korean	Meaning
Pain	이가 아파요	My tooth hurts.
Appointment	예약하고 싶어요	I want to make an appointment.
Cleaning	스케일링 받고 싶어요	I want teeth cleaning.
Payment	얼마예요?	How much is it?

If you are unsure about treatment, ask 다시 설명해 주세요. Related medical lessons: hospital reception words and clinic appointment phrases.

Korean dental clinic words guide

Korean dental clinic words helps learners practice Korean words in real situations. This BSKorean post keeps the lesson clear, scannable, and connected to app practice.

Practice in the BSKorean app

Related lessons

A dental clinic visit in Korea is much easier when you can say the problem clearly and recognize the words at reception. This lesson teaches practical Korean dental clinic words for foreign residents: appointment, check-in, tooth pain, X-ray, treatment options, payment, prescription, and follow-up.

Use these words as short, safe phrases. They are not medical advice. They help you explain what you feel and ask what the clinic needs next.

Text-free illustration for Korean dental clinic words on BSKorean. — Start by saying you have an appointment at reception.

1. Check In at the Dental Clinic

At the reception desk, start with your appointment or ask whether walk-in treatment is possible. If you have a residence card or insurance card, show it only to clinic staff.

예약했어요.
yeyakhaesseoyo
I have an appointment.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
치과	chigwa	dental clinic / dentistry
예약	yeyak	appointment
접수	jeopsu	reception / check-in
문진표	munjinpyo	medical questionnaire

2. Explain Tooth Pain Simply

You do not need a long explanation. Pointing to the area and saying one clear phrase is often enough to begin the consultation.

이가 아파요.
i-ga apayo
My tooth hurts.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
치통	chitong	toothache
잇몸	itmom	gums
시려요	siryeoyo	it feels sensitive / cold-sensitive
붓다	butda	to swell

3. Understand X-Ray and Consent Words

The dentist may ask for an X-ray before explaining the treatment. If you do not understand, ask them to explain again before you agree.

다시 설명해 주세요.
dasi seolmyeonghae juseyo
Please explain it again.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
엑스레이	ekseurei	X-ray
검사	geomsa	exam / test
동의서	dong-uiseo	consent form
설명	seolmyeong	explanation

4. Ask About Treatment Options and Cost

Dental words can sound difficult, so focus on the decision words first: what treatment is needed, whether it is urgent, and how much it costs.

치료비는 얼마예요?
chiryobi-neun eolmayeyo?
How much is the treatment fee?

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
충치	chungchi	cavity
스케일링	seukeilling	dental cleaning / scaling
마취	machwi	anesthesia
치료비	chiryobi	treatment fee

5. Pay and Book a Follow-Up

After treatment or consultation, check the fee, prescription, and next appointment before leaving the clinic.

다음 예약을 잡고 싶어요.
daeum yeyak-eul japgo sipeoyo
I would like to make the next appointment.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
수납	sunap	payment desk / payment
영수증	yeongsujeung	receipt
처방전	cheobangjeon	prescription
다음 예약	daeum yeyak	next appointment

6. Listen for Aftercare Instructions

Before you leave, ask what to avoid and when to take medicine. This is especially useful after cleaning, filling, extraction, or other treatment.

주의사항을 알려 주세요.
juuisahang-eul allyeo juseyo
Please tell me the precautions.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
주의사항	juuisahang	precautions / aftercare notes
약	yak	medicine
식사	siksa	meal
통증	tongjeung	pain

Quick Review

Situation	Korean phrase	Meaning
Check-in	예약했어요.	I have an appointment.
Pain	이가 아파요.	My tooth hurts.
Explanation	다시 설명해 주세요.	Please explain it again.
Cost	치료비는 얼마예요?	How much is the treatment fee?
Follow-up	다음 예약을 잡고 싶어요.	I would like to make the next appointment.
Aftercare	주의사항을 알려 주세요.	Please tell me the precautions.

For more practical Korean lessons, see the BSKorean learning app page and the practice page. If you need related healthcare vocabulary, review the hospital reception lesson and the pharmacy cold medicine lesson.

2026년 05월 28일