English–Korean
“rip-off” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpagaji
Example
지난 여행에서 바가지를 썼어.chi nan yeo haeng e seo pa ga ji reul sseo sseo
I got ripped off on my last trip.
How to say “rip-off” in Korean
“Rip-off” in Korean is 바가지 (pagaji).
A seller charges far more than a fair price, leaving the customer feeling cheated.
Example sentences with 바가지
그 식당에서 바가지를 당했어.keu sik ttang e seo pa ga ji reul tang hae sseo
I got ripped off at that restaurant.
Tips for using 바가지
- It is useful in complaints about an inflated price, but it sounds like a strong accusation rather than a neutral description.