Korean phrase
왜 그렇게 비싸요? wae keu reo ke pi ssa yo
Meaning
Why is it so expensive?
When to use it
This asks why something is so expensive. It is a polite way to ask about a higher-than-expected price, with a relatively gentle tone.
Example dialogue
이거 왜 그렇게 비싸요? i geo wae keu reo ke pi ssa yo
Why is this so expensive?
원재료가 다 수입산이라서요. won jae ryo ga ta su ip ssa ni ra seo yo
Because all the raw materials are imported.