Signification
Stating that the price of something is excessive.
Contexte culturel
In traditional markets (Sijang), the phrase is a social lubricant. Sellers expect it and often price items slightly higher to allow for a 'discount' that makes the buyer feel good. The term 'Gap-jil' ({甲질|甲질}) refers to the abuse of power. Complaining '너무 비싸요' too aggressively in a small family-owned shop can sometimes be seen as a mild form of being a difficult customer (Jin-sang). Rich characters often use '비싸다' to describe things they *don't* care about, while poor characters use '너무 비싸요' as a recurring theme of their struggle. Koreans often remove price tags from gifts. If a recipient says '너무 비싸요', the giver usually demurs, saying '아니에요, 별거 아니에요' (No, it's nothing special).
The 'Surprise' Face
When saying '너무 비싸요' in a market, use a facial expression of genuine shock. It makes your haggling more convincing!
Fixed Prices
Do not use this in convenience stores (GS25, CU) or department stores. Prices there are non-negotiable.
Signification
Stating that the price of something is excessive.
The 'Surprise' Face
When saying '너무 비싸요' in a market, use a facial expression of genuine shock. It makes your haggling more convincing!
Fixed Prices
Do not use this in convenience stores (GS25, CU) or department stores. Prices there are non-negotiable.
Service!
If they won't lower the price, ask for 'Service' (freebies) instead of a discount.
Softening the Blow
Add '좀' (jom - a little) to make it sound less aggressive: '좀 너무 비싸요'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the word for 'too'.
이 가방이 ___ 비싸요.
'너무' is the standard adverb for 'too' in this context.
Choose the correct polite form of 'to be expensive'.
사과가...
'비싸요' is the standard polite form (Haeyo-che).
Complete the haggling dialogue.
A: 이 옷 얼마예요? B: 십만 원이에요. A: 우와, ___! 좀 깎아주세요.
You ask for a discount because it is 'too expensive'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a $10 coffee.
$10 for coffee is generally considered 'too expensive'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercices이 가방이 ___ 비싸요.
'너무' is the standard adverb for 'too' in this context.
사과가...
'비싸요' is the standard polite form (Haeyo-che).
A: 이 옷 얼마예요? B: 십만 원이에요. A: 우와, ___! 좀 깎아주세요.
You ask for a discount because it is 'too expensive'.
You see a $10 coffee.
$10 for coffee is generally considered 'too expensive'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! In modern Korean, '너무 예뻐요' (so pretty) is very common, even though it was once considered grammatically incorrect.
It can be. It's better to say it to your dining companion rather than directly to the staff unless there's a mistake on the bill.
'비싸요' is polite and common. '비쌉니다' is very formal, used in business or news.
Follow up with '좀 깎아주세요' (Jom kkakkajuseyo).
No, unless you are using the idiom '비싸게 굴다' (playing hard to get). To say someone is 'valuable', use '귀하다'.
Yes, '개비싸' (Gae-bissa), but use it only with close friends.
99% of the time, yes. It refers to the monetary price.
'싸요' (Ssayo) means 'It's cheap'.
No, that's too blunt. Use '생각한 것보다 높습니다' (It's higher than I thought).
'너무' feels more emotional and conversational, whereas '매우' feels like a textbook.
Expressions liées
싸요
contrastIt is cheap.
깎아주세요
builds onPlease give me a discount.
가격이 높아요
similarThe price is high.
부담스러워요
specialized formIt's burdensome.
거저예요
contrastIt's practically free.
