English–Korean

“cash” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeongeum

Example

카드 대신 현금으로 계산할게요.ka deu tae sin hyeon geu meu ro kye san hal kke yo

I'll pay in cash instead of by card.

Illustration for 현금 (cash)

How to say “cash” in Korean

“Cash” in Korean is 현금 (hyeongeum).

Physical money in notes and coins, ready to be handed over at the time of payment.

Full entry for 현금: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 현금

급히 현금이 필요해서 ATM에 갔어요.keu pi hyeon geu mi pi ryo hae seo ATM e ka sseo yo

I needed cash urgently, so I went to an ATM.

Tips for using 현금

  • In a payment choice, this word marks the physical option rather than a card or digital method.

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