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바가지 쓰다 Bagaji sseuda
Falling victim to the 'foreigner tax' or inflated tourist pricing at markets and vacation hubs.
What does 바가지 쓰다 mean?
바가지 쓰다 (Bagaji sseuda) means: Falling victim to the 'foreigner tax' or inflated tourist pricing at markets and vacation hubs.
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How it's actually used
- 관광지라고 바가지 쓰는 거 아니야?
Gwangwang-ji-rago bagaji sseuneun geo aniya?
Are they going to overcharge us just because it's a tourist spot?
💡 Shows the instinctual suspicion natives have the moment they step into a holiday zone. - 거기서 산 기념품, 완전 바가지 썼어.
Geogiseo san ginyeom-pum, wanjeon bagaji sseosseo.
I got totally ripped off on the souvenir I bought there.
💡 Highlights the regret of realizing you paid premium prices for mass-produced junk. - 외국인이라고 바가지 쓰지 않게 조심해.
Oegugin-irago bagaji sseuji anke josimhae.
Be careful not to get overcharged just because you're a foreigner.
💡 A common warning given by locals to visitors to protect them from predatory pricing.
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