Korean word

구매

Pronunciation

Romanizationkumae

Meaning

  • nounpurchase

Example

인터넷에서 구매를 해서 빨리 도착했어요.in teo ne se seo ku mae reul hae seo ppal li to cha kae sseo yo

I bought it online, and it arrived quickly.

Illustration for 구매 (purchase)

More examples

할인할 때는 대량으로 구매를 하면 더 싸요.ha rin hal ttae neun tae ryang eu ro ku mae reul ha myeon teo ssa yo

When there is a discount, buying in bulk is cheaper.

Core concept

Money changes hands and a product or service is obtained as a clear transaction.

Common phrases

  • 구매를 하다ku mae reul ha da

    make a purchase

  • 온라인 구매ol la in ku mae

    online purchase

  • 대량 구매tae ryang ku mae

    bulk purchase

  • 구매 후기ku mae hu gi

    purchase review

Similar words

구입kuip: The act of buying something for money, especially in official written records.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 서비스를 돈을 주고 사들이는 행위나 그 행위를 통해 얻은 것.mul geo ni na seo bi seu reul to neul chu go sa deu ri neun haeng wi na keu haeng wi reul tong hae eo deun keot

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines two character elements associated with buying, giving the word a formal commercial tone.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, the ordinary Korean verb for buying is usually more natural, while this noun appears often on shopping sites, receipts, and payment screens.

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