Korean Dictionary
How to say "Out of Stock" in Korean
“Out of Stock” in Korean is 품절 (pronounced "pum-jeol").
품절
pum-jeol
Usage & Context
품절 means out of stock when an item is no longer available. Popular items often go out of stock quickly in Korean stores.
Example Sentence
이 상품은 품절됐어요.
This product is out of stock.
How to use 품절 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Out of Stock” is 품절, romanized as pum-jeol.
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 품절.
Pronunciation Guide
품 (pum) sounds like 'poom' in 'boom,' but with a slightly softer 'p' sound. 절 (jeol) rhymes with 'jull' in 'gull,' with the 'eo' vowel like the 'u' in 'but' and a clear 'l' at the end. Combine them smoothly: 'poom-jull'.
More Example Sentences
A fan talking about popular K-pop merchandise.
이 한정판 굿즈는 벌써 품절이래요.
They say this limited edition merchandise is already out of stock.
A customer service representative advising a shopper.
온라인에서는 품절인데, 오프라인 매장에는 있을 수도 있어요.
It's out of stock online, but it might be available at the offline store.
A store clerk informing a customer.
죄송합니다, 고객님. 해당 사이즈는 현재 품절입니다.
We apologize, customer. That size is currently out of stock.
Cultural Context
품절 is a very common word in Korean online shopping and physical stores, especially for popular items like K-pop merchandise, limited-edition snacks, or trendy fashion. When something is '품절 대란' (pum-jeol dae-ran), it means there's a 'stock-out crisis' due to extremely high demand, often leading to quick sell-outs and even resales at higher prices. Many online stores will display '품절' prominently on product pages.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
품절됐어요.
It's out of stock.
이거 품절인가요?
Is this out of stock?
품절 대란
Stock-out crisis / Massive sell-out.
Related Expressions
재고 없음
jae-go eop-seum
No stock / Out of inventory (More formal or technical)
매진
mae-jin
Sold out (Often used for tickets, performances, or entire batches of items)
완판
wan-pan
Completely sold out (Often used for popular, quickly sold items, similar to '매진')
입고 예정
ip-go ye-jeong
Scheduled to be in stock / Restock schedule (Related concept)
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