TL-091 · Shopping

Can I have these trousers hemmed? — Korean

After trying on trousers that are too long, ask whether the store offers hemming and check the completion time and cost.

Quick answer
이 바지 밑단을 줄일 수 있나요?
Meaning Can I have these trousers hemmed?
i baji mitttaneul juril su innayo?

When to use it

After checking the length in the fitting room, ask about hemming before paying.

Core phrases

이 바지 밑단을 줄일 수 있나요?
i baji mitttaneul juril su innayo?
Can I have these trousers hemmed?
허리는 맞는데 바지 길이가 너무 길어요.
heorineun manneunde baji giriga neomu gireoyo.
The waist fits, but the trousers are too long.
출발 전에 받을 수 있는지 확인하고 맡길게요.
chulbal jeone badeul su inneunji hwaginhago matkkilgeyo.
I'll leave them after confirming I can collect them before I depart.

What you may hear

허리는 맞으시고 길이만 줄이시면 되나요?
heorineun majeusigo giriman jurisimyeon doenayo?
Does the waist fit, and do you only need the length shortened?
원하시는 길이를 먼저 확인하겠습니다.
wonhasineun girireul meonjeo hwaginhagetsseumnida.
We'll check the length you want first.
맡기시기 전에 완성 예정일을 확인해 드리겠습니다.
matkkisigi jeone wanseong yejeongireul hwaginhae deurigetsseumnida.
We'll confirm the expected completion date before you leave them.

How to respond

수선 비용은 얼마인가요?
suseon biyongeun eolmaingayo?
How much does the alteration cost?
언제 완성돼서 찾을 수 있나요?
eonje wanseongdwaeseo chajeul su innayo?
When will they be ready to collect?

Mini conversation

You
이 바지 밑단을 줄일 수 있나요?
i baji mitttaneul juril su innayo?
Can I have these trousers hemmed?
Other person
허리는 맞으시고 길이만 줄이시면 되나요?
heorineun majeusigo giriman jurisimyeon doenayo?
Does the waist fit, and do you only need the length shortened?
You
허리는 맞는데 바지 길이가 너무 길어요.
heorineun manneunde baji giriga neomu gireoyo.
The waist fits, but the trousers are too long.
Other person
원하시는 길이를 먼저 확인하겠습니다.
wonhasineun girireul meonjeo hwaginhagetsseumnida.
We'll check the length you want first.
You
언제 완성돼서 찾을 수 있나요?
eonje wanseongdwaeseo chajeul su innayo?
When will they be ready to collect?
Other person
맡기시기 전에 완성 예정일을 확인해 드리겠습니다.
matkkisigi jeone wanseong yejeongireul hwaginhae deurigetsseumnida.
We'll confirm the expected completion date before you leave them.
You
출발 전에 받을 수 있는지 확인하고 맡길게요.
chulbal jeone badeul su inneunji hwaginhago matkkilgeyo.
I'll leave them after confirming I can collect them before I depart.

More natural

Have these trousers hemmed means asking for the bottoms to be shortened. It is different from changing to another size.

Good to know

Agree on the finished length with staff. Before leaving the trousers, check the pickup time and any exchange terms after alteration.

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