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“It’s defective, so I’d like to return it” in Korean
하자가 있어서 반품하고 싶습니다
hajaga isseoseo banpumhago sipseumnida
Meaning
It’s defective, so I’d like to return it.
Usage note
하자 means “defect” and 반품 means “return”; both are used in formal contexts.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [하자가 이써서 반품하고 십씀니다].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 하자가 | ||
| 하 | ㅎ+ㅏ | ha |
| 자 | ㅈ+ㅏ | ja |
| 가 | ㄱ+ㅏ | ga |
| 있어서 | ||
| 있 | ㅇ+ㅣ+ㅆ | [이] i |
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | [써] sseo |
| 서 | ㅅ+ㅓ | seo |
| 반품하고 | ||
| 반 | ㅂ+ㅏ+ㄴ | ban |
| 품 | ㅍ+ㅜ+ㅁ | pum |
| 하 | ㅎ+ㅏ | ha |
| 고 | ㄱ+ㅗ | go |
| 싶습니다 | ||
| 싶 | ㅅ+ㅣ+ㅍ | [십] sip |
| 습 | ㅅ+ㅡ+ㅂ | [씀] seum |
| 니 | ㄴ+ㅣ | ni |
| 다 | ㄷ+ㅏ | da |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 있어 → [이써]
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 싶습니 → [십씀니]
- Nasalization: a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ becomes ㅇ, ㄴ or ㅁ before ㄴ or ㅁ (and a ㄹ after ㅁ or ㅇ becomes ㄴ). 습니 → [슴니]
Speech style
Ends in -ㅂ니다 or -습니다. The most formal polite style, used for announcements, presentations, business and first meetings.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 있다 | verb | to exist, to have | TOPIK level 1 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “싶습니다”
- 제가 이해한 내용이 맞는지 확인하고 싶습니다I’d like to confirm that my understanding is correct
- 일정이 바뀌어서 환불을 받고 싶습니다My schedule changed, so I’d like a refund
- 졸업 후에 한국에서 일하고 싶습니다After graduating, I’d like to work in Korea
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Question 1 What does “하자가 있어서 반품하고 싶습니다” mean?
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Answer: It’s defective, so I’d like to return it
Question 2 How do you say “It’s defective, so I’d like to return it” in Korean?
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Answer: 하자가 있어서 반품하고 싶습니다 hajaga isseoseo banpumhago sipseumnida
Question 3 How is “하자가 있어서 반품하고 싶습니다” pronounced?
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Answer: [하자가 이써서 반품하고 십씀니다]
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- 면세로 살 수 있어요?Can I buy this tax-free
- 눈 딱 감고 질렀어요I shut my eyes and splurged on it
- 품절된 상품의 재입고 일정을 문의드립니다I’m inquiring about the restock date for the sold-out item
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