When to use how much in Korean

When to use it

얼마 means "how much" in English. It is used to ask about a price or cost, especially when you want to buy something. In clothing situations, you can use it to ask the price of a shirt, shoes, or a coat.

Example sentences

1. 이 셔츠는 얼마예요?

   How much is this shirt?

2. 바지가 얼마인지 물어봤어요.

   I asked how much the pants were.

3. 엄마, 이 모자 얼마예요?

   Mom, how much is this hat?

4. 학교 앞 가게에서 양말이 얼마예요?

   How much are the socks at the store in front of the school?

5. 저 재킷은 얼마예요?

   How much is that jacket?

6. 여행 중에 산 신발이 얼마였어요?

   How much were the shoes you bought on the trip?