Korean word

과소비

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwasobi

Meaning

  • nounoverspending

Example

그의 과소비 습관은 고치기 어렵다.keu ui kwa so bi seup kkwa neun ko chi gi eo ryeop tta

His habit of overspending is hard to break.

Illustration for 과소비 (overspending)

More examples

과소비를 줄이기 위해 예산을 세웠다.kwa so bi reul chu ri gi wi hae ye sa neul se wot tta

I drew up a budget to curb overspending.

Core concept

Money going out for goods or services beyond what is truly needed.

Common phrases

  • 과소비를 줄이다kwa so bi reul chu ri da

    curb overspending

  • 과소비가 심하다kwa so bi ga sim ha da

    excessive spending

  • 과소비를 하다kwa so bi reul ha da

    spend excessively

Similar words

낭비nangbi: Needless use of money, time, or other resources that could serve a purpose.
사치sachi: Spending on expensive comforts that are not needed for daily life.
과잉소비kwaingsobi: Buying more goods or services than can reasonably be used.

Definition in Korean

필요 이상으로 물건이나 서비스에 돈을 쓰는 행위나 상태.pi ryo i sang eu ro mul geo ni na seo bi seu e to neul sseu neun haeng wi na sang tae

Word origin

과소비 (gwasobi, "overspending") combines Sino-Korean elements meaning excess and consumption, forming a word for spending beyond a reasonable need.

Usage tips

  • The word often describes a repeated habit, so frequent shopping during sales can count even when each purchase seems small.

Other meanings

  • wasteful spendingnoun
  • overconsumptionnoun

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