English–Korean

“currency” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwapye

Example

해외에서 화폐를 바꿀 때 수수료를 확인하세요.hae oe e seo hwa pye reul pa kkul ttae su su ryo reul hwa gin ha se yo

Check the fee when you exchange currency abroad.

Illustration for 화폐 (currency)

How to say “currency” in Korean

“Currency” in Korean is 화폐 (hwapye).

A country's or region's official money system, including its notes, coins, and monetary unit.

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

Example sentences with 화폐

요즘에는 화폐 대신 카드로 결제하는 경우가 많다.yo jeu me neun hwa pye tae sin ka deu ro kyeol je ha neun kyeong u ga man ta

These days, people often pay by card rather than with cash.

Tips for using 화폐

  • This formal term is common in news, law, banking, and economics, while everyday conversations usually use a more casual word for money.

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