English–Korean

“loose change” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchandon

Example

지갑에 잔돈이 있어요.chi ga be chan do ni i sseo yo

There is some loose change in my wallet.

Illustration for 잔돈 (loose change)

How to say “loose change” in Korean

“Loose change” in Korean is 잔돈 (chandon).

A small collection of coins or small-value money carried in a wallet or pocket.

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

Example sentences with 잔돈

버스요금 때문에 잔돈이 부족했어요.peo seu yo geum ttae mu ne chan do ni pu jo kae sseo yo

I did not have enough change for the bus fare.

Tips for using 잔돈

  • English change can mean either loose coins or money returned after payment, so the situation helps clarify which meaning is intended.

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