English–Korean

“free” in Korean

Korean

Also무료 (muryo) · 무상 (musang) · 자유롭다 (chayuroptta)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkongjja

Example

오늘 점심은 공짜야.o neul cheom si meun kong jja ya

Today's lunch is free.

Illustration for 공짜 (free)

How to say “free” in Korean

“Free” in Korean is 공짜 (kongjja).

A product or service is available at no cost to the person receiving it.

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

Example sentences with 공짜

시식 코너에서 공짜 샘플을 먹어 봤다.si sik ko neo e seo kong jja saem peu reul meo geo pwat tta

I tried a free sample at the tasting corner.

Tips for using 공짜

  • The word suits everyday speech about receiving something without paying, while business writing generally prefers the more formal expression meaning free of charge.

Other Korean words for “free”

첫 수업은 무료예요.cheot su eo beun mu ryo ye yo

The first lesson is free.

학교에서는 무상으로 점심을 제공합니다.hak kkyo e seo neun mu sang eu ro cheom si meul che gong ham ni da

The school provides lunch for free.

혼자 여행하면 자유로워요.hon ja yeo haeng ha myeon cha yu ro wo yo

If you travel alone, you are free.

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