Korean word

개당

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaedang

Meaning

  • nouneach

Example

사과는 개당 500원이에요.sa gwa neun kae dang 500 wo ni e yo

Apples cost 500 won each.

Illustration for 개당 (each)

More examples

온라인과 매장에서는 개당 가격이 다를 수 있어요.ol la in gwa mae jang e seo neun kae dang ka gyeo gi ta reul ssu i sseo yo

The price per item may be different online and in stores.

Core concept

A price or quantity is measured one item at a time.

Common phrases

  • 개당 가격kae dang ka gyeok

    price per item

  • 개당 500원kae dang 500 won

    500 won each

  • 개당 할인kae dang ha rin

    discount per item

Similar words

단가tanga: The cost assigned to one unit on a price list or order.
낱개natkkae: A single piece treated as its own sellable item.
묶음mukkeum: A set of related items handled as one package or purchase.
개수kaesu: A numerical count of individual things being checked or ordered.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 개체 한 개를 기준으로 그에 해당하는 가격·수량을 표시할 때 쓰는 말.mul geo ni na kae che han kae reul ki ju neu ro keu e hae dang ha neun ka gyeok su ryang eul pyo si hal ttae sseu neun mal

Word origin

Its formation is transparent: 개 (gae, "item") identifies the unit, while 당 (dang, "per unit") marks the price or quantity associated with one such unit.

Usage tips

  • When packages have different sizes, this term helps learners compare the unit price instead of comparing package prices alone.

Opposites

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