Korean word

맞돈

Pronunciation

Romanizationmattton

Meaning

  • nouncash payment

Example

이번 식사는 맞돈으로 하자.i beon sik ssa neun mat tto neu ro ha ja

Let's settle this meal with a cash payment.

Illustration for 맞돈 (cash payment)

More examples

회식 후에 맞돈 정산하자.hoe sik hu e mat tton cheong san ha ja

After the group dinner, let's settle up in cash.

Core concept

Money handed over in full at the moment of a purchase, with nothing left to pay later.

Common phrases

  • 맞돈 정산mat tton cheong san

    cash settlement

  • 맞돈 결제mat tton kyeol je

    cash payment

Similar words

현금hyeongeum: Money in the form of paper bills and coins.
현찰hyeonchal: Paper bills and coins physically in hand, ready to be paid out.

Definition in Korean

같은 액수를 맞추어 각자 부담하는 계산 방식이나 그런 상태를 이르는 말.ka teun aek ssu reul mat chu eo kak jja pu dam ha neun kye san pang si gi na keu reon sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The compound joins the idea of matching with money, giving the sense of money brought to the same amount.

Usage tips

  • This word refers to paying the full amount in cash at the time of the deal, so it contrasts with buying on credit or paying later.

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