English–Korean
“earn” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpeolda
Example
아르바이트로 생활비를 벌어요.a reu ba i teu ro saeng hwal bi reul peo reo yo
I earn money to cover my living expenses through my part-time job.
How to say “earn” in Korean
“Earn” in Korean is 벌다 (peolda).
An effort brings a valuable return to the person who makes it, whether that return is income or another benefit.
Example sentences with 벌다
중고품을 팔아 용돈을 벌어요.chung go pu meul pa ra yong do neul peo reo yo
I earn pocket money by selling used items.
Tips for using 벌다
- Korean commonly places the thing gained before the verb, so the noun before it often reveals whether the return is money, time, or trust.