Korean Conversation · Level 310
15 words
Korean word
이득
Pronunciation
Romanizationideuk
Meaning
- nounbenefit
Example
이번 할인은 이득이야.i beon ha ri neun i deu gi ya
This discount is a good deal.
More examples
그 프로모션으로 이득을 봤어.keu peu ro mo syeo neu ro i deu geul pwa sseo
I benefited from that promotion.
Core concept
A clear advantage or gain that leaves someone better off.
Common phrases
이득을 보다i deu geul po da
see a benefit
이득이 되다i deu gi toe da
be a benefit
Similar words
이익iik: Money or another favorable return gained from a business activity or decision.
혜택hyetaek: A useful bonus or special benefit provided by a company or organization to customers or members.
이점ijeom: A favorable point that makes a situation, choice, or plan more advantageous.
장점changjeom: A good quality or feature that makes a person or thing stand out positively.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일에서 개인이 얻는 이점이나 이익을 뜻하는 명사로, 보통 실제로 유리한 상황에 쓴다.eo tteon i re seo kae i ni eon neun i jeo mi na i i geul tteu ta neun myeong sa ro po tong sil je ro yu ri han sang hwang e sseun da
Word origin
This Sino-Korean noun combines elements meaning benefit and gain, forming the idea of receiving an advantage or profit.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, it often points to a concrete personal advantage, while English profit usually sounds more tied to money or business.