What it means
The most common way to ask about a price when shopping. 얼마 means how much/many and 예요 is the polite form of to be.
Nuance & when to use
You can say 이거 얼마예요? when pointing at something. For a more formal version: 얼마입니까? (eolmaipnikka?)
⚠ Common mistake
Saying just 얼마? sounds blunt unless talking to a very close friend or child. Always add 예요 for polite contexts.
Example sentences
이 가방 얼마예요?
I gabang eolmayeyo?
How much is this bag?
커피 한 잔에 얼마예요?
Keopi han jane eolmayeyo?
How much is a cup of coffee?
모두 얼마예요?
Modu eolmayeyo?
How much is it altogether?
저기요, 이거 얼마예요?
Jeogiyo, igeo eolmayeyo?
Excuse me, how much is this?
See also
이거 얼마예요?
비싸요
싸요
깎아 주세요
FAQ
When is this used?
You can say 이거 얼마예요? when pointing at something. For a more formal version: 얼마입니까? (eolmaipnikka?)
What's a common mistake?
Saying just 얼마? sounds blunt unless talking to a very close friend or child. Always add 예요 for polite contexts.
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