Korean word

보증금

Pronunciation

Romanizationpojeunggeum

Meaning

  • nounsecurity deposit

Example

아파트를 빌릴 때 보증금이 필요해요.a pa teu reul pil lil ttae po jeung geu mi pi ryo hae yo

You need a security deposit when you rent an apartment.

Illustration for 보증금 (security deposit)

More examples

집을 나갈 때 보증금을 돌려받았어요.chi beul na gal ttae po jeung geu meul tol lyeo ba da sseo yo

When I moved out of the house, I got my security deposit back.

Core concept

A sum placed with the other party so unpaid duties or damage can be covered under an agreement.

Common phrases

  • 보증금을 돌려받다po jeung geu meul tol lyeo bat tta

    get a security deposit back

  • 보증금을 내다po jeung geu meul nae da

    pay a security deposit

Similar words

임대보증금imdaebojeunggeum: Money placed with a landlord for a rental period and commonly returned after the tenant moves out.
전세cheonse: A home-rental system based on one large deposit paid for a long period of residence.
월세wolse: A monthly housing payment made to continue living in a rented place.

Definition in Korean

계약할 때 일정 금액을 맡겨 두어 계약 의무 이행이나 손해 발생 시 보전으로 삼는 돈kye ya kal ttae il jeong keu mae geul mat kkyeo tu eo kye yak ui mu i haeng i na son hae pal saeng si po jeo neu ro sam neun ton

Word origin

The word was formed from Sino-Korean elements for guarantee and money, which makes its contractual purpose easy to recognize.

Usage tips

  • The amount is not automatically a fee, because it is commonly returned after the agreement if no valid deductions apply.

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