Korean word

공짜

Pronunciation

Romanizationkongjja

Meaning

  • nounfree

Example

오늘 점심은 공짜야.o neul cheom si meun kong jja ya

Today's lunch is free.

Illustration for 공짜 (free)

More examples

시식 코너에서 공짜 샘플을 먹어 봤다.si sik ko neo e seo kong jja saem peu reul meo geo pwat tta

I tried a free sample at the tasting corner.

Core concept

A product or service is available at no cost to the person receiving it.

Common phrases

  • 공짜 점심kong jja cheom sim

    free lunch

  • 공짜 샘플kong jja saem peul

    free sample

Similar words

무료muryo: Something is available without a fee, including in formal or public settings.
덤teom: A small extra item or service is added for free when something is bought.
거저keojeo: Something is obtained with almost no effort or cost.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 서비스에 대해 대가를 요구하지 않고 주거나 받는 상태를 뜻하는 말.mul geo ni na seo bi seu e tae hae tae ga reul yo gu ha ji an ko chu geo na pan neun sang tae reul tteu ta neun mal

Word origin

Its exact historical origin is uncertain, but it developed into a familiar conversational word for something given or received without payment, making it easy to remember as the everyday form of free.

Usage tips

  • The word suits everyday speech about receiving something without paying, while business writing generally prefers the more formal expression meaning free of charge.

Opposites

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