English–Korean
“security deposit” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpojeunggeum
Example
아파트를 빌릴 때 보증금이 필요해요.a pa teu reul pil lil ttae po jeung geu mi pi ryo hae yo
You need a security deposit when you rent an apartment.
How to say “security deposit” in Korean
“Security deposit” in Korean is 보증금 (pojeunggeum).
A sum placed with the other party so unpaid duties or damage can be covered under an agreement.
Example sentences with 보증금
집을 나갈 때 보증금을 돌려받았어요.chi beul na gal ttae po jeung geu meul tol lyeo ba da sseo yo
When I moved out of the house, I got my security deposit back.
Tips for using 보증금
- The amount is not automatically a fee, because it is commonly returned after the agreement if no valid deductions apply.