English–Korean
“coin” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtongjeon
Example
버스에서 동전이 없어서 카드로 냈어요.peo seu e seo tong jeo ni eop sseo seo ka deu ro nae sseo yo
I didn't have any coins on the bus, so I paid by card.
How to say “coin” in Korean
“Coin” in Korean is 동전 (tongjeon).
Metal money that fits easily in a pocket and is commonly used for small payments.
Example sentences with 동전
계산할 때 잔돈으로 동전이 나왔다.kye san hal ttae chan do neu ro tong jeo ni na wat tta
When it was time to pay, I got coins as change.
Tips for using 동전
- English speakers can remember that this word often appears when cash is counted, saved, or needed for a small purchase.