Korean Dictionary
How to say "Receipt" in Korean
“Receipt” in Korean is 영수증 (pronounced "Yeongsujeung").
영수증
Yeongsujeung
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
Proof of purchase. 영수증 주세요 (please give me a receipt). Korean 현금 영수증 (cash receipt) culture is unique — registered cash receipts help consumers get tax refunds and help the government track business income. Tourists can also claim VAT refunds at the airport with receipts from qualifying purchases.
Example Sentence
영수증 받을 수 있을까요? 나중에 교환할 수도 있어서요.
Could I get a receipt? I might exchange it later.
How to use 영수증 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Receipt” is 영수증, romanized as Yeongsujeung.
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 영수증.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '영' like 'young' in 'youngster', '수' like 'soo' in 'soup', and '증' like 'jeung' which rhymes with 'jung' in 'jungle'. The 'yeong' syllable carries a slight emphasis.
More Example Sentences
A customer declining a receipt at checkout.
영수증 버려주세요. 따로 필요 없어요.
Please throw away the receipt. I don't need it.
Asking for a refund at a store.
이 영수증으로 환불받을 수 있을까요?
Can I get a refund with this receipt?
Giving advice on managing purchases.
영수증을 잘 보관해야 나중에 문제가 생겼을 때 증거가 돼요.
You should keep your receipts well; they become proof if a problem arises later.
Cultural Context
영수증 (yeongsujeung) is a standard receipt. However, the '현금 영수증' (hyeongeum yeongsujeung, cash receipt) is a unique Korean system. When paying with cash, customers can provide their phone number or a special card to register the purchase, which then counts towards year-end tax deductions. Tourists can also use receipts from qualifying purchases to claim VAT refunds at the airport, making it important to keep them.
Editorial note
We review entries like 영수증 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. Last reviewed June 4, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
영수증 주세요
Please give me a receipt
영수증 필요하세요?
Do you need a receipt?
현금 영수증
Cash receipt (for tax purposes)
Related Expressions
계산서
Gyesanseo
Bill, check (e.g., at a restaurant)
세금
Segeum
Tax
환불
Hwanbul
Refund
교환
Gyohwan
Exchange
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