Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tax refund" in Korean
“Tax refund” in Korean is 세금 환급 (pronounced "Segeum hwangeup").
세금 환급
Segeum hwangeup
Usage & Context
Tourists from outside Korea can claim VAT refunds on qualifying purchases over ₩30,000. Look for 'Tax Free' signs in shops. Collect refund slips and bring them to the Global Blue or tax refund counters at the airport. Popular at cosmetics, clothing, and electronics stores frequented by tourists.
Example Sentence
한국에서 쇼핑하면 세금 환급 받을 수 있어요.
When shopping in Korea, you can get a tax refund.
How to use 세금 환급 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tax refund” is 세금 환급, romanized as Segeum hwangeup.
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 세금 환급.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'se-geum hwan-geup' — 'segeum' flows as 'seh-gum,' and 'hwangeup' is 'hwahn-gup.' The 'ㅎ' + 'ㄱ' is a soft transition.
More Example Sentences
at a duty-free counter
외국인 세금 환급 어떻게 받아요?
How do foreigners get a tax refund?
helping a foreign friend
공항에서 세금 환급 받을 수 있어요.
You can get a tax refund at the airport.
after shopping
세금 환급 서류 주세요.
Please give me the tax refund form.
Cultural Context
Foreigners in Korea can get a 세금 환급 (tax refund) on purchases over 30,000원 at participating shops marked 'Tax Free.' Process: get a refund form at checkout, show passport, and claim at airport kiosks before flying. Major chains like 올리브영 and 신세계 offer instant tax refunds at register for eligible foreigners.
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Common Phrases
세금 환급 받을 수 있어요?
Can I get a tax refund?
세금 환급 어디서 해요?
Where do I get the tax refund?
여권 주세요.
Passport, please.
Related Expressions
세금
segeum
tax
환급
hwangeup
refund
면세점
myeonsejeom
duty-free shop
부가세
bugase
VAT (value-added tax)
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