English–Korean

“insurance” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpoheom

Example

운전할 때는 보험이 필요해요.un jeon hal ttae neun po heo mi pi ryo hae yo

You need insurance when driving.

Illustration for 보험 (insurance)

How to say “insurance” in Korean

“Insurance” in Korean is 보험 (poheom).

A promise of financial support that stands ready for an uncertain loss.

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

Example sentences with 보험

의료비가 걱정되면 보험에 가입해 두는 것이 좋아요.ui ryo bi ga keok jjeong doe myeon po heo me ka i pae tu neun keo si cho a yo

If you are worried about medical expenses, it is a good idea to take out insurance.

Tips for using 보험

  • Learning this noun together with verbs meaning enroll or take out helps learners sound more natural when discussing policies and personal arrangements.

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