Korean word

간병비

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanbyeongbi

Meaning

  • nouncost of care

Example

어머니의 간병비를 준비해야 해요.eo meo ni ui kan byeong bi reul chun bi hae ya hae yo

I need to prepare for the cost of caring for my mother.

Illustration for 간병비 (cost of care)

More examples

간병비가 생각보다 많이 들어서 걱정이에요.kan byeong bi ga saeng gak ppo da ma ni teu reo seo keok jjeong i e yo

I'm worried because the cost of care is more than I expected.

Core concept

Money paid for looking after someone who is ill.

Common phrases

  • 간병비를 마련하다kan byeong bi reul ma ryeon ha da

    set aside the cost of care

  • 간병비를 부담하다kan byeong bi reul pu dam ha da

    bear the cost of care

  • 간병비가 들다kan byeong bi ga teul da

    incur care costs

Similar words

간병료kanbyeongnyo: A fee paid to have someone provide personal care.
간호비kanhobi: A charge for receiving nursing services.
요양비yoyangbi: Expenses for long-term care and treatment during recovery.
돌봄비tolbombi: Money paid for help with everyday tasks and daily living.

Definition in Korean

아픈 사람을 돌보는 데 드는 비용.a peun sa ra meul tol bo neun te teu neun pi yong

Word origin

The word combines a term for caring for a sick person with a term meaning expense, creating a compound for the cost of that care.

Usage tips

  • It is useful when families talk about budgeting for support, because it focuses on the money involved rather than the act of caregiving itself.

Related words

  • 간병인kanbyeongincaregivernoun
  • 간병하다kanbyeonghadacare forverb
  • 간병료kanbyeongnyocare feenoun

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