Meaning
Asking if a larger size of an item is available.
Cultural Background
In Korean department stores, clerks often use 'Gogaek-nim' (Customer-nim) and very formal language. You should respond with '-yo' to remain polite. In traditional markets, the atmosphere is more casual. You might hear 'Eonni' (Older sister) or 'Imo' (Auntie) used as titles. Using '좀' is still important to show respect to the elders. When asking questions on Q&A boards, people use very formal written Korean. Instead of '있어요?', they use '문의드립니다' (I am inquiring). Korean 'Free Size' usually fits a US Small or Medium. If you are used to Western sizes, you will find yourself using '좀 더 큰 거 있어요?' very frequently.
Use your hands
When saying '좀 더 큰 거', use your hands to indicate a larger size. It helps the clerk understand even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.
Sizing differences
Remember that Korean sizes are often smaller. Don't be offended if you need an XL when you usually wear a Medium.
Meaning
Asking if a larger size of an item is available.
Use your hands
When saying '좀 더 큰 거', use your hands to indicate a larger size. It helps the clerk understand even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.
Sizing differences
Remember that Korean sizes are often smaller. Don't be offended if you need an XL when you usually wear a Medium.
Add '혹시'
Starting the sentence with '혹시' (hok-si - by any chance) makes you sound like a native speaker and very polite.
The power of '좀'
Never forget '좀'. Without it, the phrase can sound like a demand rather than a request.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank to ask for a larger size politely.
좀 [ ] 큰 거 있어요?
'더' means 'more' and is the standard word for comparisons in this phrase.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a bigger shoe size in a store?
Select the best option:
This includes the softener '좀' and the correct grammar '큰 거'.
Complete the dialogue.
손님: 이 바지가 너무 작아요. 점원: 아, 그러세요? [ ]
The clerk would offer a larger one ('Shall I give you a bigger one?').
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a market and the watermelon looks too small for your party.
You want a larger watermelon.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Size Adjectives
Where to use this phrase
Stores
- • Clothing store
- • Shoe store
- • Market
- • Mall
Practice Bank
4 exercises좀 [ ] 큰 거 있어요?
'더' means 'more' and is the standard word for comparisons in this phrase.
Select the best option:
This includes the softener '좀' and the correct grammar '큰 거'.
손님: 이 바지가 너무 작아요. 점원: 아, 그러세요? [ ]
The clerk would offer a larger one ('Shall I give you a bigger one?').
You are at a market and the watermelon looks too small for your party.
You want a larger watermelon.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt's better to say '양 좀 많이 주세요' (Please give me a large portion) or ask for a '대' (large) size.
No, '거' is perfectly acceptable in spoken Korean. '것' sounds too formal/stiff.
Just replace '큰' with '작은' (jageun): '좀 더 작은 거 있어요?'.
You can say '한 사이즈 더 큰 거 있어요?'.
'있나요' is slightly more soft and inquisitive, often used by customers.
No, that would be very strange. Use '키가 큰 사람' for a tall person.
Technically no, but culturally yes. It makes you sound much more polite.
You can say '이거 좀 더 큰 거 있어요?'.
It is a contraction of '것', which means 'thing' or 'object'.
Yes, '더 큰 거 있어요?' is fine, but '좀' adds that extra layer of politeness.
It's an aspirated 'K' with a flat 'eu' sound. Like 'k-eun'.
It means they don't have it. You can say '아, 네. 감사합니다' and leave.
Related Phrases
좀 더 작은 거 있어요?
contrastDo you have a smaller one?
다른 색깔 있어요?
similarDo you have other colors?
사이즈가 어떻게 돼요?
builds onWhat sizes are available?
이거 입어봐도 돼요?
similarCan I try this on?
제일 큰 거예요?
specialized formIs this the biggest one?
