How to say "How much" in Korean

How to Count in Korean

Korean has two number systems: native Korean numbers (하나, 둘, 셋 — hana, dul, set) used for counting objects and age, and Sino-Korean numbers (일, 이, 삼 — il, i, sam) used for dates, money, and phone numbers. You need both systems to speak Korean fluently.

Korean Numbers Explained

Korean numbers use two systems: Sino-Korean (일, 이, 삼 — il, i, sam) for dates, money, phone numbers, and addresses, and native Korean (하나, 둘, 셋 — hana, dul, set) for counting objects, hours, and age. Each system pairs with specific counters (단위, danwi) to form complete expressions.

How to Haggle in Korean

To haggle in Korean, say "깎아 주세요" (kkakka juseyo), meaning "Please give me a discount." You can also ask "좀 싸게 해주세요" (jom ssage haejuseyo — please make it cheaper) or directly suggest a price with "[amount]에 해주세요" ([amount]-e haejuseyo — please do it for [amount]).

Spicy in Korean: What 맵다 Means and How to Use It

One adjective unlocks Korean menus, spice level conversations, and the cultural attachment to heat that shapes everything from pojangmacha street food to mukbang. Here's how to use it.