Korean word

기본료

Pronunciation

Romanizationkibollyo

Meaning

  • nounbase charge

Example

인터넷 기본료가 매달 청구돼요.in teo net ki bol lyo ga mae dal cheong gu dwae yo

The base charge for internet service is billed every month.

Illustration for 기본료 (base charge)

More examples

첫 달은 기본료가 면제돼요.cheot ta reun ki bol lyo ga myeon je dwae yo

The base charge is waived for the first month.

Core concept

A fixed fee for the minimum service included before extra use is charged.

Common phrases

  • 월 기본료wol ki bol lyo

    monthly base charge

  • 기본료를 내다ki bol lyo reul nae da

    pay the base charge

Similar words

요금yogeum: A fee charged for using a service, facility, or means of transportation.
기본요금kibonyogeum: A set basic fee charged when service begins or basic access is provided.
월요금woryogeum: A recurring payment covering a single month of service.
가입비kaipppi: A registration fee paid once at the start of membership.

Definition in Korean

상품이나 서비스에서 기본적으로 제공되는 최소한의 이용에 대해 부과되는 요금.sang pu mi na seo bi seu e seo ki bon jeo geu ro che gong doe neun choe so ha nui i yong e tae hae pu gwa doe neun yo geum

Word origin

기본료 (gibolryo, "base charge") is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts mean basic and fee, naming the charge for a service's basic provision.

Usage tips

  • On a bill, 기본료 (gibolryo, "base charge") often appears separately from charges that rise with actual usage, helping distinguish a base charge from a usage fee.

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