English–Korean
“foreign currency” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationoehwa
Example
해외에서는 외화로 결제할 수 있어요.hae oe e seo neun oe hwa ro kyeol je hal ssu i sseo yo
You can pay in foreign currency overseas.
How to say “foreign currency” in Korean
“Foreign currency” in Korean is 외화 (oehwa).
Money or financial resources crossing a national border for payment, trade, or overseas use.
Example sentences with 외화
공항에서 외화를 환전했어요.kong hang e seo oe hwa reul hwan jeon hae sseo yo
I exchanged foreign currency at the airport.
Tips for using 외화
- English speakers often name the currency, such as dollars or euros, while this Korean word can refer to foreign currency without specifying which one.