المعنى
To engage in the activity of buying goods from stores.
خلفية ثقافية
Shopping malls in Korea, like Starfield or Lotte World Mall, are 'complex cultural spaces' where people go not just to shop, but to eat, watch movies, and visit libraries. The 'Chaebol' (conglomerate heir) taking a lead character on a 'shopping spree' is a famous trope, often using the phrase '여기서부터 여기까지 다 주세요' (Give me everything from here to here). Korea has the highest rate of mobile shopping in the world. 'Rocket Delivery' (로켓배송) has made shopping a 24/7 activity. While young people '쇼핑을 해요' at malls, many still visit 'Traditional Markets' ({市場|시장}) for the 'Jeong' ({情|정} - social bond) and free samples.
Drop the '을'
In casual conversation, just say '쇼핑해요'. It sounds much more natural and less textbook-like.
Don't 'Buy' Shopping
Never say '쇼핑을 사다'. Remember, shopping is an action you DO (하다).
المعنى
To engage in the activity of buying goods from stores.
Drop the '을'
In casual conversation, just say '쇼핑해요'. It sounds much more natural and less textbook-like.
Don't 'Buy' Shopping
Never say '쇼핑을 사다'. Remember, shopping is an action you DO (하다).
Use '아이쇼핑'
Koreans love this term. Using it makes you sound like you've lived in Korea for a while.
The 'Service' Culture
When shopping, you might get '서비스' (service). This means a free gift! Don't be surprised if they throw in extra socks or samples.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct particle and verb form.
저는 오늘 백화점에서 ______ (shopping / to do).
'쇼핑을 하다' is the standard collocation. '봐요' is for '장보기' and '사요' is for objects.
Which sentence is most natural for buying milk and eggs?
우유와 계란을 사야 해요. 어디로 갈까요?
Groceries require '장을 보다'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 주말에 뭐 했어요? B: 친구랑 명동에서 ______.
The question is in the past tense ('했어'), so the answer must be in the past tense.
Match the phrase to the situation: '아이쇼핑을 하고 있어요.'
When would you say this?
'아이쇼핑' is window shopping.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
쇼핑을 하다 vs 장을 보다
Where to shop in Korea
Luxury
- • 백화점
- • 면세점
Fashion
- • 동대문
- • 명동
Daily
- • 마트
- • 편의점
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين저는 오늘 백화점에서 ______ (shopping / to do).
'쇼핑을 하다' is the standard collocation. '봐요' is for '장보기' and '사요' is for objects.
우유와 계란을 사야 해요. 어디로 갈까요?
Groceries require '장을 보다'.
A: 주말에 뭐 했어요? B: 친구랑 명동에서 ______.
The question is in the past tense ('했어'), so the answer must be in the past tense.
When would you say this?
'아이쇼핑' is window shopping.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةTechnically yes, but it sounds a bit light. For big purchases like a car or house, '차를 사다' (buy a car) is more common.
'쇼핑' is the activity/experience. '구매' ({購買}) is a more formal word for the act of 'purchase'.
Yes, when you drop the particle '을', it becomes a single verb '쇼핑하다'.
You can say '그냥 좀 보고 있어요' (I'm just looking a bit) or '쇼핑하고 있어요'.
It's a Konglish (Korean-English) term that became standard. It literally means 'shopping with your eyes'.
Absolutely. Just add '인터넷으로' (via internet) or '온라인으로' (online).
Not at all. It's very common in all but the most formal speech.
It refers to TV shopping channels where hosts sell products live.
Use the past tense: '쇼핑을 했어요'.
It depends! Malls are standard, but places like Dongdaemun or underground malls (지하상가) are very affordable.
It means 'storm shopping'—buying a lot of things very quickly or intensely.
Yes, use '해요' or '합니다' style with shop staff.
Yes, it means 'to go shopping'. It's very common.
There isn't a direct opposite, but '절약하다' (to save/be frugal) is the conceptual opposite.
عبارات ذات صلة
장을 보다
similarTo go grocery shopping
아이쇼핑
specialized formWindow shopping
충동구매
builds onImpulse purchase
지름신이 오다
slangThe 'god of buying' has arrived
득템하다
slangTo get a great item
