Korean word

만기

Pronunciation

Romanizationmangi

Meaning

  • nounmaturity

Example

예금이 만기가 되면 이자를 받는다.ye geu mi man gi ga toe myeon i ja reul pan neun da

When the deposit reaches maturity, you receive interest.

Illustration for 만기 (maturity)

More examples

채권의 만기가 되면 원금과 이자를 받는다.chae gwo nui man gi ga toe myeon won geum gwa i ja reul pan neun da

When the bond reaches maturity, you receive the principal and interest.

Core concept

The agreed endpoint at which a right or duty ends or a payment becomes due.

Common phrases

  • 정기예금 만기cheong gi ye geum man gi

    term deposit maturity

  • 만기 통지man gi tong ji

    maturity notice

Similar words

만기일mangiil: The calendar date set as the last day of a loan or contract term.
만료mallyo: The loss of legal or practical effect after a fixed period has ended.
기한kihan: The final limit set for completing work, making a payment, or following a procedure.
유효기간yuhyogigan: The valid-use period of a product, benefit, ticket, certificate, or other document.

Definition in Korean

약정된 기간이 지나 정해진 날짜에 권리와 의무 관계가 종료되거나 지급이 이루어지는 때yak jjeong doen ki ga ni chi na cheong hae jin nal jja e kwol li wa ui mu kwan gye ga chong nyo doe geo na chi geu bi i ru eo ji neun ttae

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean formation combining elements meaning full and period, expressing the completion of an agreed term.

Usage tips

  • English often uses maturity for financial products, but this Korean noun also appears in formal notices about contracts, deposits, and other timed arrangements.

Other meanings

  • expirationnoun
  • due datenoun

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