Korean phrase
면세돼요? myeon se dwae yo
Meaning
Is it tax-free?
When to use it
This asks whether tax is waived. It is a polite, casual way to check for tax exemption in a store or airport.
Example dialogue
이거 면세돼요? i geo myeon se dwae yo
Is this tax-free?
네, 영수증과 여권만 보여주시면 면세 처리해 드릴게요. ne yeong su jeung gwa yeo gwon man po yeo ju si myeon myeon se cheo ri hae teu ril kke yo
Yes, if you show me the receipt and passport, I'll process the tax exemption for you.