Korean Conversation · Level 274
15 words
Korean word
봉사료
Pronunciation
Romanizationpongsaryo
Meaning
- nounservice charge
Example
계산서에 봉사료가 포함되어 있어요.kye san seo e pong sa ryo ga po ham doe eo i sseo yo
The bill includes a service charge.
More examples
메뉴판에 봉사료가 표시되어 있어요.me nyu pa ne pong sa ryo ga pyo si doe eo i sseo yo
The menu shows the service charge.
Core concept
Money added to a bill to cover the service provided by a restaurant or similar business.
Common phrases
봉사료 포함pong sa ryo po ham
service charge included
봉사료 별도pong sa ryo pyeol do
service charge extra
봉사료 적용pong sa ryo cheo gyong
service charge applies
Similar words
팁tip: Money freely left for service staff as a sign of thanks.
세금segeum: Money that people or businesses must give the government by law.
요금yogeum: The price set for using a service, facility, or form of transport.
수수료susuryo: Money paid to an intermediary for handling paperwork or payments.
Definition in Korean
음식점 등에서 제공한 서비스에 대해 계산서에 따로 적거나 포함되어 청구하는 요금eum sik jjeom teung e seo che gong han seo bi seu e tae hae kye san seo e tta ro cheok kkeo na po ham doe eo cheong gu ha neun yo geum
Word origin
봉사료 (bongsaryo, "service charge") combines 봉사 (bongsa, "service") with 료 (ryo, "charge"), forming a word meaning service charge.
Usage tips
- English speakers may connect service with tipping, but this word refers to a charge shown by the business on the bill rather than a voluntary tip.