English–Korean

“key-money lease” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonse

Example

다음 달에 전세로 이사할 거예요.ta eum ta re cheon se ro i sa hal kkeo ye yo

I'll move into a rental that requires a large deposit next month.

Illustration for 전세 (key-money lease)

How to say “key-money lease” in Korean

“Key-money lease” in Korean is 전세 (cheonse).

A deposit-based way to rent a home for a set period without making ordinary monthly rent payments.

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

Example sentences with 전세

집주인이 전세 보증금을 제때 돌려주지 않았어요.chip jju i ni cheon se po jeung geu meul che ttae tol lyeo ju ji a na sseo yo

The landlord did not return the key-money deposit on time.

Tips for using 전세

  • For English-speaking learners, the main point is that this is a rental system, not simply the ordinary security deposit attached to a lease.

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