Korean phrase
~ 면세 되나요? ~ myeon se toe na yo
Meaning
Is ___ tax-free?
When to use it
This asks whether something is tax-free. It is a polite way to check whether a purchase qualifies for tax exemption at a store or tax-free counter.
Example dialogue
이거 면세 되나요? i geo myeon se toe na yo
Is this tax-free?
네, 여권과 영수증 보여주시면 면세로 처리해드릴게요. ne yeo gwon gwa yeong su jeung po yeo ju si myeon myeon se ro cheo ri hae deu ril kke yo
Yes, if you show me your passport and receipt, I'll process it as tax-free.