Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cashier" in Korean
“Cashier” in Korean is 계산원 (pronounced "gye-san-won").
계산원
gye-san-won
Usage & Context
계산원 is a cashier who operates the checkout register. In Korea, cashiers are trained to provide polite and efficient service to customers.
Example Sentence
계산원에게 물어봤어요.
I asked the cashier.
How to use 계산원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cashier” is 계산원, romanized as gye-san-won.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 계산원.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '계' (gye) like 'gay' in English. '산' (san) sounds like 'sahn' as in 'sandal' without the 'd'. '원' (won) is like 'wone' as in the number 'one'. Put it together: 'gay-sahn-wone'.
More Example Sentences
After a pleasant shopping experience.
계산원 분이 너무 친절했어요.
The cashier was so kind.
At a self-checkout or service counter needing assistance.
계산원 호출 버튼을 눌러주세요.
Please press the cashier call button.
In a work or HR-related discussion.
새로운 계산원 교육은 언제 시작하나요?
When does the training for new cashiers start?
Cultural Context
Korean cashiers are generally known for their politeness and efficiency. They often use honorifics like '손님' (son-nim, customer) and polite speech. While small talk is less common than in some Western countries, the focus is on providing quick and accurate service. With the rise of self-checkout, the role of a traditional cashier is evolving.
Editorial note
We review entries like 계산원 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계산원 불러주세요.
Please call the cashier.
계산원 어디 있어요?
Where is the cashier?
계산원에게 물어보세요.
Ask the cashier.
Related Expressions
점원
jeom-won
store clerk, salesperson (broader)
직원
jik-won
employee, staff (general term)
계산대
gye-san-dae
checkout counter
계산하다
gye-san-ha-da
to calculate, to pay
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