Korean phrases / Everyday Korean
감기약 좀 주세요 / 타이레놀 있어요?
gam-gi-yak jom ju-se-yo / ta-i-re-nol it-seo-yo?
“Some cold medicine please / Do you have Tylenol?”
🏷️ Any casual settingTextbook vs Real
Textbook감기약을 주십시오gam-gi-yak-eul ju-sip-si-o
Real감기약 좀 주세요 / 타이레놀 있어요?gam-gi-yak jom ju-se-yo / ta-i-re-nol it-seo-yo?
Why Koreans say it this way
Korean pharmacists are incredibly helpful — describe your symptoms and they'll recommend medicine. 약사님 (pharmacist) is the respectful address. Many Koreans go to the pharmacy first instead of the hospital for minor things.
Situation: health