Korean Dictionary
How to say "Checkout" in Korean
“Checkout” in Korean is 계산대 (pronounced "gye-san-dae").
계산대
gye-san-dae
Usage & Context
계산대 is the checkout counter where customers pay for their purchases. Korean stores typically have multiple checkout lanes to handle customer flow efficiently.
Example Sentence
계산대로 가요.
Let's go to the checkout.
How to use 계산대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Checkout” is 계산대, romanized as gye-san-dae.
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 계산대.
Pronunciation Guide
계 (gye) sounds like 'gye' in 'gyeo-ul' (winter), similar to 'gay' but with a 'y' sound. 산 (san) sounds like 'sahn' in 'sandy'. 대 (dae) sounds like 'dae' in 'day'. Combine as gye-sahn-dae.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about a long wait at the supermarket.
계산대에 줄이 너무 길어서 한참 기다렸어요.
The line at the checkout was so long, I waited for a long time.
Instructions from a store employee.
계산대에서 할인 쿠폰을 보여주세요.
Please show your discount coupon at the checkout.
Directing a customer to an available checkout lane.
저기 비어있는 계산대로 가세요.
Please go to that empty checkout counter over there.
Cultural Context
In Korean stores, cashiers are known for their speed and efficiency. Self-checkout counters (셀프 계산대, sel-peu gye-san-dae) are becoming increasingly common. When paying, it's customary to place your card or cash in a small tray provided at the counter rather than directly handing it to the cashier. Cashiers will almost always ask '봉투 필요하세요?' (bong-tu pil-yo-ha-se-yo? - Do you need a bag?) as plastic bags usually incur a small fee.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계산대로 가다
To go to the checkout
셀프 계산대
Self-checkout counter
계산대 줄
Checkout line
Related Expressions
계산하다
gye-san-ha-da
To calculate, to pay (verb)
결제
gyeol-je
Payment
영수증
yeong-su-jeung
Receipt
카운터
ka-un-teo
Counter (general term, can refer to checkout counter)
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