Korean word

용돈

Pronunciation

Romanizationyongdon

Meaning

  • nounallowance

Example

매주 부모님께 용돈을 받는다.mae ju pu mo nim kke yong do neul pan neun da

I get an allowance from my parents every week.

Illustration for 용돈 (allowance)

More examples

여행 가려고 용돈을 모으고 있다.yeo haeng ka ryeo go yong do neul mo eu go it tta

I am saving my allowance to go on a trip.

Core concept

Money kept available for small, everyday personal expenses.

Common phrases

  • 용돈을 받다yong do neul pat tta

    get an allowance

  • 용돈을 쓰다yong do neul sseu da

    spend an allowance

  • 용돈을 모으다yong do neul mo eu da

    save an allowance

Similar words

생활비saenghwalbi: The total money required to keep everyday household life going.
월급wolgeup: An employee's regular monthly payment for work performed.

Definition in Korean

일상적인 개인 소비를 위해 정기적 또는 비정기적으로 받는 소액의 돈.il sang jeo gin kae in so bi reul wi hae cheong gi jeok tto neun pi jeong gi jeo geu ro pan neun so ae gui ton

Word origin

용 (yong, "use or purpose") joins 돈 (don, "money") to form a word for money intended for personal spending.

Usage tips

  • English learners may picture a fixed weekly sum, but this word also covers money given from time to time for personal spending.

Related words

  • 용돈벌이yongdonbeoriearning pocket moneynoun
  • 월용돈woryongdonmonthly allowancenoun

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