Korean word

계산

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyesan

Meaning

  • nouncalculation

Example

정확한 계산이 필요해요.cheong hwa kan kye sa ni pi ryo hae yo

We need an accurate calculation.

Illustration for 계산 (calculation)

More examples

저는 아까 식대 계산을 했어요.cheo neun a kka sik ttae kye sa neul hae sseo yo

I settled the meal bill earlier.

Core concept

Working out numbers or items to reach a total or answer, including the amount settled when paying.

Common phrases

  • 계산을 하다kye sa neul ha da

    do a calculation

  • 정확한 계산cheong hwa kan kye san

    accurate calculation

Similar words

셈sem: Thinking about the good and bad sides of a situation to decide what it will lead to.
합계hapkkye: The complete number or amount made by adding several numbers or amounts.
총액chongaek: The full amount of money due for a purchase, service, or bill.
계산서kyesanseo: A written bill that lists the items or services and their prices.

Definition in Korean

숫자나 항목을 따져서 총액이나 결과를 도출하는 행위와 그 결과를 뜻하며, 일상에서는 물건값을 치르거나 결산하는 '지불·정산'의 뜻으로도 쓰인다.sut jja na hang mo geul tta jeo seo chong ae gi na kyeol gwa reul to chul ha neun haeng wi wa keu kyeol gwa reul tteu ta myeo il sang e seo neun mul geon gap sseul chi reu geo na kyeol san ha neun chi bul cheong san ui tteu seu ro do sseu in da

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean form of a term meaning to measure and count, which connects naturally to working out a total.

Usage tips

  • In everyday shopping, the word can mean settling the bill, so context shows whether it refers to finding an answer or paying for goods.

Other meanings

  • paymentnoun
  • billnoun

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