المعنى
To express that the price of something is excessively low.
خلفية ثقافية
In places like Namdaemun Market, prices aren't always fixed. While '너무 싸요' is a compliment, saying '좀 깎아주세요' (Please give me a discount) is the other side of the coin. If you say '너무 싸요' too early, you lose your bargaining power! The concept of 'Service' (서비스) refers to free items given by sellers. If you are a regular or if you react enthusiastically to the low prices ('너무 싸요!'), the owner might throw in an extra item for free. Korea has some of the fastest delivery and most competitive online pricing in the world. Phrases like '최저가' (lowest price) and '타임세일' (time sale) are often accompanied by '너무 싸요' in user reviews. Koreans often use '너무 싸요' to humble themselves. If someone compliments an expensive-looking outfit, a Korean person might reply, '아니에요, 이거 인터넷에서 사서 너무 싸요' to avoid sounding boastful.
Add '진짜' for emphasis
Saying '진짜 너무 싸요' (It's really too cheap) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Watch your tone
If you say it with a flat tone, it might sound like you are complaining about low quality. Use a rising, bright tone for bargains.
المعنى
To express that the price of something is excessively low.
Add '진짜' for emphasis
Saying '진짜 너무 싸요' (It's really too cheap) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Watch your tone
If you say it with a flat tone, it might sound like you are complaining about low quality. Use a rising, bright tone for bargains.
The 'Gasungbi' connection
If you want to impress Koreans, say '와, 가성비 진짜 최고예요!' (Wow, the value for money is the best!) instead of just '너무 싸요'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '싸다' in the present polite tense.
와! 이 사과 정말 ( ).
The sentence expresses surprise at the current price, so '싸요' is correct. '사요' means 'buy'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It was very cheap yesterday'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'어제' (yesterday) requires the past tense '쌌어요'.
Complete the dialogue in a market setting.
A: 이 티셔츠 얼마예요? B: 오천 원이에요. A: ( )! 세 장 주세요.
5,000 won for a t-shirt is very cheap, and the buyer wants three, implying they found a deal.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say '너무 싸서 품질이 걱정돼요'?
'품질이 걱정돼요' means 'I'm worried about the quality'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Cheap vs. Expensive
Where to find '너무 싸요' items
Places
- • 전통 시장
- • 편의점
- • 지하상가
Items
- • 양말
- • 길거리 음식
- • 중고 물건
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين와! 이 사과 정말 ( ).
The sentence expresses surprise at the current price, so '싸요' is correct. '사요' means 'buy'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'어제' (yesterday) requires the past tense '쌌어요'.
A: 이 티셔츠 얼마예요? B: 오천 원이에요. A: ( )! 세 장 주세요.
5,000 won for a t-shirt is very cheap, and the buyer wants three, implying they found a deal.
When would you say '너무 싸서 품질이 걱정돼요'?
'품질이 걱정돼요' means 'I'm worried about the quality'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot anymore! Since 2015, it is officially used for both positive and negative emphasis in Korean.
It's a bit casual. '저렴하네요' or '가격이 좋네요' is better for high-end shops.
Use '너무 비싸요' (Neomu bissayo).
Use '좀 싸요' (Jom ssayo) or '약간 저렴해요'.
Yes, it can mean 'to wrap' or 'to pack' (like a suitcase).
Only with very close friends. It's slang and can be seen as slightly vulgar by older people.
It's like the 's' in 'sea' but with much more tension in your throat and tongue.
No! It's a major insult to a person's character.
너무 쌉니다 (Neomu ssapnida) or 매우 저렴합니다 (Maeu jeoryeom-hapnida).
It's a very versatile intensifier that adds emotional weight to any adjective.
عبارات ذات صلة
저렴해요
synonymIt is inexpensive.
비싸요
contrastIt is expensive.
거저예요
similarIt's practically free.
가성비가 좋아요
builds onGood value for money.
헐값이에요
specialized formIt's a dirt-cheap price.
