Korean phrases / Everyday Korean
봉투 하나 주세요
bong-tu ha-na ju-se-yo
“One bag please”
🏷️ Any casual settingTextbook vs Real
Textbook봉투를 하나 주십시오bong-tu-reul ha-na ju-sip-si-o
Real봉투 하나 주세요bong-tu ha-na ju-se-yo
Why Koreans say it this way
Plastic bags cost money in Korea (usually 20-100 won). The cashier might ask 봉투 필요하세요? (need a bag?). Most Koreans bring reusable bags or just carry items. It's an eco policy Koreans actually follow.
Situation: convenience-store