English–Korean
“late fee” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyeoncheryo
Example
공과금을 제때 내지 않아서 연체료가 붙었어요.kong gwa geu meul che ttae nae ji a na seo yeon che ryo ga pu teo sseo yo
A late fee was added because the utility bills were not paid on time.
How to say “late fee” in Korean
“Late fee” in Korean is 연체료 (yeoncheryo).
The added cost that appears after a required payment or return passes its due date.
Example sentences with 연체료
도서관 책을 늦게 반납해서 연체료를 냈어요.to seo gwan chae geul neut kke pan na pae seo yeon che ryo reul nae sseo yo
I paid a late fee because I returned the library book late.
Tips for using 연체료
- In Korean notices, this charge is often listed separately, so paying the original amount may not remove the added cost.