🇰🇷 Korean Lesson #2 - Have you ever been to a 편의점? 🛒

편의점에 가본 적이 있어요?

안녕하세요 여러분, Hello everyone! 😊 How was your week?

Today, let’s delve into a daily experience that's an absolute MUST when you're in Korea – a visit to the Convenience Store 편의점.
The term 편의점 (Pyeon-ui-jeom) is a blend of 편: convenient (from the verb 편하다), and 점: store/shop.

It's not just a store; it's a hub of convenience opened 24/7, offering plenty of options and ALWAYS introducing new products that make every visit an adventure. The choices can be overwhelming, but that's the beauty of it – there's something for everyone. 👀

As you step into the store, you'll often be greeted with a warm 어서 오세요! (Eoseo oseyo - Welcome). It's time to explore the aisles filled with snacks, beverages, and all sorts of daily necessities!

Now, let's walk through typical sentences you might use and hear at the 편의점:

👉 계산할게요(Gyesan halgeyo) I will pay.
It's a polite way of saying you would like to pay for something or a purchase at the store. It signals the start of the transaction.

👉 봉투 드려요? or 봉투 필요하세요? (Bongtu deulyeoyo? Bongtu pil-yo ha-se-yo?) Shall I give you a bag? or Do you need a bag?
This question is a common courtesy as they ask if you require a bag for your purchases. 봉투 (Bongtu) refers to a shopping bag and they can either ask you if you need a bag using 필요하다 (to need) or if they should give you one using 드리다 (to give).

• 아니요, 괜찮아요. (Aniyo, gwen-chan-ah-yo) If you don't need a bag, a simple "No, it’s okay" will do.

• 네 주세요 (Ne juseyo) Yes, please.

👉 이거 1+1이에요 (Igeo 1+1-ieyo) This product is part of a 1+1 promotion.
Aha! Now, let's talk about the fascinating 1+1 culture in Korean convenience stores. It means you get one item for free when you purchase one. It's a fantastic way to save some money and try out new products. 😍

🎬 Interested in a drama set in the 편의점 universe? We highly recommend "편의점 샛별이" or "Backstreet Rookie" (English title).
Don't forget to check out the amazing OST below! 🎶

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