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Today’s Phrase
카드로 계산해도 돼요?
ka·deu·ro gye·sa·nae·do dwa·e·yo
kadeuro gyesanahedo dwaeyo?
Can I pay by card?
Daily Tip
Korea is highly cashless — most places accept cards and mobile payments like KakaoPay, Samsung Pay, and Naver Pay. However, small local markets (시장) and some traditional restaurants may still prefer cash. Always good to have some 원 on hand.
Phrase Breakdown
카드로
kadeuro
by card
카드 (card) + -로 (by means of)
계산해도 돼요?
gyesanahedo dwaeyo?
is it okay to pay?
계산하다 (to pay/calculate) + -아도 되다 (is it okay to?)
Asks permission to pay using a card rather than cash.
Example Phrases
여기서 카드 돼요?
Yeogiseo kadeu dwaeyo?
Does card work here?
여기서 means ‘here’ (location of action).
현금만 받아요?
Hyeongeuumman badayo?
Do you only accept cash?
현금 means cash; -만 means ‘only’.
삼성페이로 계산할 수 있어요?
Samseng peiero gyesanal su isseoyo?
Can I pay with Samsung Pay?
-ㄹ 수 있다 expresses ability or possibility.
Related Phrases
현금으로 낼게요
hyeongeumero naelgeyo
I’ll pay in cash
Stating you will pay with cash.
영수증 주세요
yeongsujeung juseyo
Please give me a receipt
Requesting a receipt after payment.
따로 계산해 주세요
ttaro gyesanae juseyo
Please split the bill
Asking for separate checks.
Quick Review
화장실이 어디예요?
Can you recall what this means?
hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?
Where is the bathroom?