Korean Conversation · Level 329
15 words
Korean word
깎아주다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkakkajuda
Meaning
- verbgive a discount
Example
가게 주인이 가격을 깎아줬어요.ka ge chu i ni ka gyeo geul kka kka jwo sseo yo
The shop owner gave me a discount.
More examples
집주인이 월세를 깎아줬어요.chip jju i ni wol se reul kka kka jwo sseo yo
The landlord gave me a discount on the rent.
Core concept
A seller lowers the price so the buyer pays less.
Common phrases
가격을 깎아주다ka gyeo geul kka kka ju da
give a discount on the price
조금만 깎아주세요cho geum man kka kka ju se yo
give a small discount
Similar words
깎다kkaktta: To reduce the asking price of an item.
할인하다harinhada: To sell a product or service at a planned reduced price.
내리다naerida: To decrease a stated price or numerical figure.
Definition in Korean
판매자가 물건 값의 일부를 깎아서 구매자에게 유리하게 조정해 주다.pan mae ja ga mul geon kap ssui il bu reul kka kka seo ku mae ja e ge yu ri ha ge cho jeong hae chu da
Word origin
The verb combines 깎아 (kkakka, "cut down") with 주다 (juda, "give"), portraying a price reduction given as a benefit to the buyer.
Usage tips
- Unlike a fixed sale price, this word often suggests a personal concession made during a purchase, especially in a shop or market.