Korean word

개통비

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaetongbi

Meaning

  • nounactivation fee

Example

집 인터넷 개통비를 냈어요.chip in teo net kae tong bi reul nae sseo yo

I paid the activation fee for my home internet.

Illustration for 개통비 (activation fee)

More examples

개통비를 결제했는데 영수증을 못 받았어요.kae tong bi reul kyeol je haen neun de yeong su jeung eul mot pa da sseo yo

I paid the activation fee, but I did not receive a receipt.

Core concept

A one-time charge for getting a phone, internet line, or similar service connected and ready to use.

Common phrases

  • 개통비를 결제하다kae tong bi reul kyeol je ha da

    pay the activation fee

  • 휴대폰 개통비hyu dae pon kae tong bi

    mobile phone activation fee

  • 가입자 개통비를 부담하다ka ip jja kae tong bi reul pu dam ha da

    subscriber pays the activation fee

Similar words

개통료kaetongnyo: The listed fee for opening a new line or service connection.
가입비kaipppi: An upfront cost paid to join a service or begin a service contract.
설치비seolchibi: The labor cost of installing equipment or wiring at a chosen location.

Definition in Korean

인터넷이나 전화 같은 서비스를 처음 연결하거나 이용을 시작할 때 한 번 내는 비용in teo ne si na cheon hwa ka teun seo bi seu reul cheo eum yeon gyeol ha geo na i yong eul si ja kal ttae han peon nae neun pi yong

Word origin

개통비 (gaetongbi, "activation fee") combines 개통 (gaetong, "opening a service connection") with 비 (bi, "cost"), so it literally names the cost of opening the service.

Usage tips

  • When starting a new service, this fee may appear separately from the regular monthly bill, so checking whether it is charged or waived helps avoid surprises.

Opposites

Related words

  • 개통비용kaetongbiyongactivation feenoun
  • 개통절차kaetongjeolchaactivation procedurenoun

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