Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gift Shop" in Korean
“Gift Shop” in Korean is 선물 가게 (pronounced "seon-mul ga-ge").
선물 가게
seon-mul ga-ge
Usage & Context
선물 가게 is a gift shop specializing in gifts and souvenirs. These shops are common in tourist areas and shopping districts.
Example Sentence
선물 가게에서 좋은 선물을 찾았어요.
I found a nice gift at the gift shop.
How to use 선물 가게 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gift Shop” is 선물 가게, romanized as seon-mul ga-ge.
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 선물 가게.
Pronunciation Guide
선물 (seon-mul) sounds like 'sun-mool,' with 'sun' like the sun in the sky and 'mool' like 'pool' but with an 'm.' 가게 (ga-ge) sounds like 'gah-gay,' with 'gah' like 'gah' in 'gah-gah' and 'gay' like the English word 'gay.' The overall pronunciation is 'sun-mool gah-gay,' with even stress.
More Example Sentences
Talking about purchasing souvenirs from a trip.
제주도 선물 가게에서 감귤 초콜릿을 샀어요.
I bought tangerine chocolate at a Jeju Island gift shop.
Explaining an errand to buy a present.
친구 생일 선물 사러 선물 가게에 들렀어요.
I stopped by a gift shop to buy a birthday present for my friend.
Describing the local shopping scene.
이 동네에는 예쁜 선물 가게가 많아요.
There are many pretty gift shops in this neighborhood.
Cultural Context
Gift-giving is deeply ingrained in Korean culture, whether for holidays, birthdays, housewarmings, or as a gesture of appreciation. '선물 가게' (gift shops) in tourist areas often specialize in '기념품' (gi-nyeom-pum, souvenirs), featuring local specialties like Jeju Island's famous tangerine products or traditional crafts. For general gifts, people might also visit department stores or trendy lifestyle shops, but a '선물 가게' specifically implies a focus on curated gift items.
Editorial note
We review entries like 선물 가게 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
선물 가게에서 선물 사다
to buy a gift at a gift shop
예쁜 선물 가게
pretty gift shop
관광 기념품 가게
tourist souvenir shop
Related Expressions
선물
seon-mul
gift
가게
ga-ge
shop / store
기념품
gi-nyeom-pum
souvenir
백화점
baek-hwa-jeom
department store
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