Korean word

보통예금

Pronunciation

Romanizationpotongyegeum

Meaning

  • nounregular bank account

Example

어제 보통예금에 돈을 넣었어요.eo je po tong ye geu me to neul neo eo sseo yo

I put money into my regular bank account yesterday.

Illustration for 보통예금 (regular bank account)

More examples

은행의 보통예금 금리가 낮아요.eun haeng ui po tong ye geum keum ni ga na ja yo

The interest rate on a regular bank account is low.

Core concept

A basic everyday account where money can be put in or taken out freely using a passbook or bank card.

Common phrases

  • 보통예금 계좌po tong ye geum kye jwa

    regular bank account

  • 보통예금 금리po tong ye geum keum ni

    regular account interest rate

  • 보통예금 잔액po tong ye geum cha naek

    regular account balance

Similar words

입출금통장ipchulgeumtongjang: A bank account with a passbook for freely depositing and withdrawing money.
적금cheokkkeum: A savings plan that grows through fixed regular deposits and pays out at maturity.
저축예금cheochugyegeum: A deposit account that earns interest while helping keep money saved.

Definition in Korean

보통예금은 입출금이 자유롭고 통장·카드로 거래하는 데 쓰이는 기본 예금 계좌.po tong ye geu meun ip chul geu mi cha yu rop kko tong jang ka deu ro keo rae ha neun te sseu i neun ki bon ye geum kye jwa

Word origin

The term combines 보통 (botong, "ordinary") with 예금 (yegeum, "deposit"), giving the sense of an ordinary deposit for daily banking.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a fixed-term deposit, this account suits routine banking because the balance remains available for regular deposits and withdrawals.

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