Korean phrases / Everyday Korean
신분증 필요해요? / 성인인증이요
sin-bun-jeung pil-yo-hae-yo? / seong-in-in-jeung-i-yo
“Do I need ID? / Age verification please”
🏷️ Any casual settingTextbook vs Real
Textbook신분증이 필요합니까?sin-bun-jeung-i pil-yo-ham-ni-kka?
Real신분증 필요해요? / 성인인증이요sin-bun-jeung pil-yo-hae-yo? / seong-in-in-jeung-i-yo
Why Koreans say it this way
Buying alcohol or cigarettes? The cashier may ask 성인인증 해주세요 (please verify your age). You tap "confirm" on the screen. If you look young, they'll ask for 신분증 (ID). The drinking age in Korea is 19 by Korean age.
Situation: convenience-store