Korean word

교통비

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyotongbi

Meaning

  • nountransportation costs

Example

이번 달 교통비가 많이 나왔어요.i beon tal kyo tong bi ga ma ni na wa sseo yo

Transportation costs were high this month.

Illustration for 교통비 (transportation costs)

More examples

학교에서 교통비 보조를 받았어요.hak kkyo e seo kyo tong bi po jo reul pa da sseo yo

I received a transportation cost subsidy from my school.

Core concept

The cost attached to using buses, subways, taxis, or other transport.

Common phrases

  • 교통비 보조kyo tong bi po jo

    transportation cost subsidy

  • 교통비를 정산하다kyo tong bi reul cheong san ha da

    settle transportation expenses

  • 교통비 환급kyo tong bi hwan geup

    transportation cost reimbursement

Similar words

교통요금kyotongyogeum: A stated charge for using public transportation or other transport.
차비chabi: Travel money needed to reach a place by bus, subway, taxi, or similar transport.
버스요금peoseuyogeum: Money paid when traveling by bus.
택시비taekssibi: Money paid for a ride in a taxi.

Definition in Korean

버스·지하철·택시 등을 탈 때 내는 요금이나 출퇴근에 드는 비용.peo seu chi ha cheol taek ssi teung eul tal ttae nae neun yo geu mi na chul toe geu ne teu neun pi yong

Word origin

The first part comes from a Sino-Korean term for movement or transport, and the second means expense, making a compound for travel-related spending.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it is useful when discussing the total amount spent on getting around rather than only one ticket price.

Other meanings

  • farenoun
  • commuting costsnoun

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