Korean word

보증

Pronunciation

Romanizationpojeung

Meaning

  • nounwarranty

Example

이 제품은 보증이 없습니다.i che pu meun po jeung i eop sseum ni da

This product has no warranty.

Illustration for 보증 (warranty)

More examples

이 계약서는 보증서를 요구한다.i kye yak sseo neun po jeung seo reul yo gu han da

This contract requires a warranty certificate.

Core concept

A responsible promise or proof that a product or agreement will be dependable.

Common phrases

  • 보증금po jeung geum

    security deposit

  • 보증서po jeung seo

    warranty certificate

  • 보증 기간po jeung ki gan

    warranty period

Similar words

보장pojang: A dependable safeguard that preserves important rights or safety when outside trouble arises.
보증서pojeungseo: A written record of product repair coverage, its conditions, and its time limit.

Definition in Korean

약속이나 제품·계약의 이행을 확실하게 해 주는 책임이나 증거yak sso gi na che pum kye ya gui i haeng eul hwak ssil ha ge hae chu neun chae gi mi na cheung geo

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning protect and prove, linking protection with evidence that a promise will be honored.

Usage tips

  • In English, product warranties often suggest repair coverage, while this Korean term also commonly covers responsibility for carrying out a contract.

Other meanings

  • guaranteenoun

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