Korean word

보조금

Pronunciation

Romanizationpojogeum

Meaning

  • nounsubsidy

Example

저희는 보조금을 받았어요.cheo hi neun po jo geu meul pa da sseo yo

We received a subsidy.

Illustration for 보조금 (subsidy)

More examples

정부가 보조금을 지원하기로 했어요.cheong bu ga po jo geu meul chi won ha gi ro hae sseo yo

The government decided to provide a subsidy.

Core concept

A planned payment from an institution that helps fund a particular project or support people who need help.

Common phrases

  • 보조금을 받다po jo geu meul pat tta

    receive a subsidy

  • 보조금을 신청하다po jo geu meul sin cheong ha da

    apply for a subsidy

Similar words

지원금chiwongeum: Financial support paid under an official program or application process.
지원chiwon: Practical assistance that may include money, materials, advice, or people.
수당sudang: Additional pay linked to work, a duty, or a special condition.
장려금changnyeogeum: A payment meant to encourage people to do something or join an activity.

Definition in Korean

사업이나 프로젝트·취약계층 지원 등을 목적으로 기관에서 지급하는 일정한 금액의 지원금.sa eo bi na peu ro jek teu chwi yak kkye cheung chi won teung eul mok jjeo geu ro ki gwa ne seo chi geu pa neun il jeong han keu mae gui chi won geum

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning assistance and money, highlighting funds provided to help with a defined purpose.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this is more formal than everyday words for help, so it commonly appears in applications, notices, and institutional announcements.

Other meanings

  • grantnoun
  • financial aidnoun

Opposites

  • 자부담chabudamself-paymentnoun

Related words

  • 보조pojoassistancenoun
  • 보조하다pojohadasubsidizeverb
  • 보조적pojojeokauxiliaryadjective

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