Korean word

거액

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeoaek

Meaning

nounlarge sum

Example

그는 복권에 당첨되어 거액의 돈을 받았다.keu neun pok kkwo ne tang cheom doe eo keo ae gui to neul pa dat tta

He won the lottery and received a large sum of money.

More examples

피해자는 거액의 보상을 요구했다.pi hae ja neun keo ae gui po sang eul yo gu haet tta

The victim demanded substantial compensation.

Core concept

A strikingly large amount of money viewed as one impressive total.

Common phrases

거액을 받다keo ae geul pat tta
receive a huge sum
거액의 보상keo ae gui po sang
substantial compensation

Similar words

큰돈keundon: A sizable amount of money that feels significant in an ordinary situation.
많은 돈maneun ton: A large amount of money expressed in simple, everyday language.

Definition in Korean

아주 큰 액수의 돈a ju keun aek ssu ui ton

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 거액 (geoaek, "large sum") joins 거 (geo, "huge") with 액 (aek, "amount"), making its meaning easy to connect with a huge monetary figure.

Usage tips

Recognizing this word helps learners understand financial headlines and official reports without mistaking it for a specific currency or fixed payment.

Opposites

소액soaeksmall amountnoun