English–Korean

“haggling” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationheungjeong

Example

시장에서 흥정을 해서 물건을 싸게 샀어요.si jang e seo heung jeong eul hae seo mul geo neul ssa ge sa sseo yo

I haggled at the market and bought the item cheaply.

Illustration for 흥정 (haggling)

How to say “haggling” in Korean

“Haggling” in Korean is 흥정 (heungjeong).

Two sides adjust the price or conditions of a deal through conversation until both accept the result.

Full entry for 흥정: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 흥정

이 가게는 흥정을 잘 받아주지 않아요.i ka ge neun heung jeong eul chal pa da ju ji a na yo

This store does not readily accept haggling.

Tips for using 흥정

  • In a market, a lower offer is part of the process rather than necessarily an insult, so a friendly tone helps keep the exchange natural.

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