Korean word

복비

Pronunciation

Romanizationpokppi

Meaning

  • nounbrokerage fee

Example

임대 계약할 때 복비를 냈어요.im dae kye ya kal ttae pok ppi reul nae sseo yo

I paid the brokerage fee when I signed the lease.

Illustration for 복비 (brokerage fee)

More examples

전셋집을 구할 때 복비가 예상보다 많이 들었어요.cheon set jji beul ku hal ttae pok ppi ga ye sang bo da ma ni teu reo sseo yo

When I was looking for a jeonse rental, the brokerage fee was higher than expected.

Core concept

A payment that compensates a property agent for arranging a rental or sale.

Common phrases

  • 복비를 내다pok ppi reul nae da

    pay a brokerage fee

  • 복비가 들다pok ppi ga teul da

    incur a brokerage fee

Similar words

중개수수료chunggaesusuryo: A property brokerage charge listed as part of the costs of a transaction.
중개료chunggaeryo: Compensation for arranging contact or an agreement between two parties.
수수료susuryo: A general charge for handling a service or transaction.
소개비sogaebi: A reward given to someone for introducing one person to another.

Definition in Korean

임대나 매매 때 중개인이 중개 행위의 대가로 받는 수수료im dae na mae mae ttae chung gae i ni chung gae haeng wi ui tae ga ro pan neun su su ryo

Word origin

The word developed from the former name for a real estate office combined with a word meaning fee, making its purpose easy to recognize.

Usage tips

  • When comparing Korean housing offers, a lower monthly payment can still come with a separate charge for arranging the deal.

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