Korean word

급여

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeubyeo

Meaning

  • nounsalary

Example

이번 달 급여는 기대보다 적었어요.i beon tal keu byeo neun ki dae bo da cheo geo sseo yo

This month's salary was less than expected.

Illustration for 급여 (salary)

More examples

급여 지급은 매달 25일이에요.keu byeo chi geu beun mae dal 25 i ri e yo

Salary is paid on the 25th of every month.

Core concept

The regular pay an employee receives from an employer for working.

Common phrases

  • 급여 지급keu byeo chi geup

    salary payment

  • 급여 인상keu byeo in sang

    salary increase

  • 급여 명세서keu byeo myeong se seo

    salary statement

Similar words

월급wolgeup: Pay received from an employer once each month for work done during that month.
임금imgeum: Money earned in return for labor, especially in formal work or labor contexts.
보수posu: Payment received for doing a job or providing a service, including project work.
수당sudang: Extra money paid for a particular duty, condition, or type of work.

Definition in Korean

고용주가 직원에게 근무의 대가로 지급하는 금전적 보수.ko yong ju ga chi gwo ne ge keun mu ui tae ga ro chi geu pa neun keum jeon jeok po su

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements expressing the idea of giving something to someone, which reflects payment for labor.

Usage tips

  • Job listings may show salary before deductions, so the amount deposited in a bank account can be lower than the advertised figure.

Opposites

Related words

  • 급여액keubyeoaeksalary amountnoun
  • 급여명세서keubyeomyeongseseosalary statementnoun

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