Direct answer
한국어 · Korean phrasing with Hangul, romanization, and tone notes.
이거 얼마예요?
Romanization
Igeo eolmayeyo?
Pronunciation
ee-gaw awl-mah-yeh-yoh
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How to say “how much is this” in Korean
Learn how to say "how much is this" in Korean: 이거 얼마예요? (Igeo eolmayeyo?), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 이거 얼마예요 is a natural polite Korean question for asking the price of something near you.
Examples
이거 얼마예요?
How much is this?
실례지만 이거 얼마예요?
Excuse me, how much is this?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "how much is this" word by word; use the full Korean phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "how much is this" in Korean?
Say 이거 얼마예요?. The romanization is Igeo eolmayeyo?, and the pronunciation is ee-gaw awl-mah-yeh-yoh.
Is 이거 얼마예요? formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 이거 얼마예요 is a natural polite Korean question for asking the price of something near you.
When should I use "how much is this" in Korean?
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 이거 얼마예요 is a natural polite Korean question for asking the price of something near you.