네고 (nego)
What 네고 means
Negotiating the price.
When Koreans use it
Ask about a price adjustment in a secondhand sale.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 조금 네고 가능할까요?
B: 오천 원까지 가능해요.
English
A: Is the price negotiable?
B: I can take 5,000 won off.
Use it with care
From negotiation. Respect 네고 불가, meaning the price is firm.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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