8/22 Talk about traditional Korean-style markets.

There are still many traditional Korean markets here and there.

ex> I prefer traditional markets to modern-style supermarkets.

You’re almost guaranteed to find whatever you’re looking for at these markets.

ex> He will find whatever you’re looking for.

Whether it’s fresh produce to everyday items you need, you are bound to find them. The atmosphere is always robust with the hustle and bustle of vendors and customers.

* robust: 활기찬

ex> The economy is in a robust state.

ex> The marketplace is robust with all the people.

Customers usually try to haggle for lower prices.

* haggle for: 흥정하다

ex> It was worth haggling for a better deal.

These markets are a melting pot of people from all over the country.

ex> Students from all over the country took part in the competition.

= from all across the country

Naturally, you are most likely to hear various Korean dialects. There are many food vendors at the marketplace as well. There are tons of Korean street foods you can enjoy. They range from pig trotters to Korean-style pancakes called hoddeok.

@ I’m not good at haggling for prices.  나는 가격 흥정을 잘 못해.

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1. I liked going to traditional markets when I was kid.

2. You can find whatever you’re looking for.

3. He always makes atmosphere robust.

4. I can haggle for everything.

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