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How to Say “I’m here because I’d like a refund” in Korean
환불하려고 왔는데요
hwanbulharyeogo wanneundeyo
Meaning
I’m here because I’d like a refund.
Usage note
-(으)려고 expresses intention, “in order to”. -는데요 sets out your situation and waits gently for a response. Together they make a good opening line to staff.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [환불하려고 완는데요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 환불하려고 | ||
| 환 | ㅎ+ㅘ+ㄴ | hwan |
| 불 | ㅂ+ㅜ+ㄹ | bul |
| 하 | ㅎ+ㅏ | ha |
| 려 | ㄹ+ㅕ | ryeo |
| 고 | ㄱ+ㅗ | go |
| 왔는데요 | ||
| 왔 | ㅇ+ㅘ+ㅆ | [완] wan |
| 는 | ㄴ+ㅡ+ㄴ | neun |
| 데 | ㄷ+ㅔ | de |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
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
- 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). 왔는데 → [완는데]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
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Question 1 What does “환불하려고 왔는데요” mean?
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Answer: I’m here because I’d like a refund
Question 2 How do you say “I’m here because I’d like a refund” in Korean?
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Answer: 환불하려고 왔는데요 hwanbulharyeogo wanneundeyo
Question 3 How is “환불하려고 왔는데요” pronounced?
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Answer: [환불하려고 완는데요]
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- 입어 봐도 돼요?May I try it on
- 영수증 좀 챙겨 주시겠어요?Could you include the receipt for me
- 다른 색깔도 있어요?Do you have other colors too
- 좀 더 싸게 안 될까요?Could you make it a bit cheaper
- 다른 데도 둘러보고 올게요I’ll look around elsewhere and come back
- 배송은 며칠 걸려요?How many days does delivery take
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