Korean word

보너스

Pronunciation

Romanizationponeoseu

Meaning

  • nounbonus

Example

이번 달에 보너스를 받았어요.i beon ta re po neo seu reul pa da sseo yo

I received a bonus this month.

Illustration for 보너스 (bonus)

More examples

회사에서 보너스 지급 공지를 올렸어요.hoe sa e seo po neo seu chi geup kong ji reul ol lyeo sseo yo

The company posted a notice about bonus payments.

Core concept

Money given on top of normal salary as a reward linked to a period or result.

Common phrases

  • 보너스를 받다po neo seu reul pat tta

    receive a bonus

  • 보너스 지급po neo seu chi geup

    bonus payment

Similar words

상여금sangyeogeum: A lump-sum reward payment usually given at year-end or the close of a business period.
수당sudang: Additional pay provided for overtime, special tasks, or a particular work-related condition.
성과급seonggwageup: A reward payment that rises or falls with work performance or business results.

Definition in Korean

근로자에게 통상 급여와 별도로 특정 시점이나 성과에 따라 추가로 지급되는 돈.keul lo ja e ge tong sang keu byeo wa pyeol do ro teuk jjeong si jeo mi na seong gwa e tta ra chu ga ro chi geup ttoe neun ton

Word origin

The word comes from English bonus, ultimately related to the Latin word for good and now used for an additional reward.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use bonus for any extra benefit, but Korean workplace use usually points to additional pay tied to work.

Opposites

  • 감봉kambongpay cutnoun

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