Korean word

무료

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuryo

Meaning

  • nounfree

Example

첫 수업은 무료예요.cheot su eo beun mu ryo ye yo

The first lesson is free.

Illustration for 무료 (free)

More examples

먼저 무료 체험판을 신청했어요.meon jeo mu ryo che heom pa neul sin cheong hae sseo yo

I first signed up for the free trial version.

Core concept

The usual charge is removed, so a person receives something at no cost.

Common phrases

  • 무료 체험판mu ryo che heom pan

    free trial version

  • 무료 이용mu ryo i yong

    free use

  • 무료 서비스mu ryo seo bi seu

    free service

Similar words

공짜kongjja: Something given or received without payment in everyday conversation.
서비스seobiseu: A free extra that a shop or restaurant gives to please customers.

Definition in Korean

요금이나 대가를 내지 않아도 되는 것 또는 그런 상태를 이르는 명사.yo geu mi na tae ga reul nae ji a na do toe neun keot tto neun keu reon sang tae reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean parts 무 (mu, "nothing") and 료 (ryo, "fee"), which together express the idea of no fee.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can connect this word with signs for free samples, classes, or services, while remembering that the price is the key idea here.

Opposites

Related words

  • 무료제공muryojegongfree provisionnoun
  • 무료화muryohwamaking freenoun

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