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Today’s Phrase
입어봐도 돼요?
i·beo·bwa·do dwa·e·yo
ibeobwado dwaeyo?
May I try it on?
Did You Know?
Korean shopping streets like 동대문 (Dongdaemun), 명동 (Myeongdong), and 홍대 (Hongdae) are fashion hubs. Vendors are generally friendly to learners. Saying 입어봐도 돼요? gets you into the fitting room and shows you’re a serious buyer.
Phrase Breakdown
입어봐도
ibeobwado
even if I try wearing
입다 (to wear) + -어 보다 (try doing) + -아도 (even if)
돼요?
dwaeyo?
is it okay?
되다 (to become/be okay) → 돼요 polite form
Politely asks for permission to try on clothing before purchasing.
Example Phrases
이 옷 입어봐도 돼요?
I ot ibeobwado dwaeyo?
May I try on these clothes?
이 옷 = these clothes/this outfit.
탈의실이 어디예요?
Tarbeuisiri eodiyeyo?
Where is the fitting room?
탈의실 = fitting room.
다른 사이즈도 있어요?
Dareun saijeuudo isseoyo?
Do you have another size?
다른 = different/other.
Related Phrases
신어봐도 돼요?
sineobwado dwaeyo?
May I try on these shoes?
Asking to try on footwear.
이게 어울려요?
ige eoullyeoyo?
Does this suit me?
Asking if something looks good on you.
더 작은 거 있어요?
deo jageun geo isseoyo?
Do you have a smaller one?
Requesting a smaller size.
Quick Review
배달시킬까요?
Can you recall what this means?
baedalsikilkkayo?
Shall we order delivery?