English–Korean
“key money” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkwolligeum
Example
가게를 인수할 때 권리금을 줘야 해.ka ge reul in su hal ttae kwol li geu meul chwo ya hae
When taking over a store, you have to pay key money.
How to say “key money” in Korean
“Key money” in Korean is 권리금 (kwolligeum).
Money paid to take over the business value built up by an earlier shop owner, such as its location, customers, and reputation.
Example sentences with 권리금
임대인이 권리금을 받으려고 한다.im dae i ni kwol li geu meul pa deu ryeo go han da
The landlord is trying to collect key money.
Tips for using 권리금
- In Korean shop listings, this cost is often shown separately from rent, so it helps explain why a business can require a large upfront payment.