Korean word

저금

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheogeum

Meaning

  • nounsavings

Example

매달 저금을 하고 있어요.mae dal cheo geu meul ha go i sseo yo

I save money every month.

Illustration for 저금 (savings)

More examples

휴가를 위해 저금을 모으고 있어요.hyu ga reul wi hae cheo geu meul mo eu go i sseo yo

I am saving money for my vacation.

Core concept

Money gradually set aside and kept for a future purpose.

Common phrases

  • 저금을 하다cheo geu meul ha da

    save money

  • 저금을 모으다cheo geu meul mo eu da

    save up money

Similar words

저축cheochuk: Saving part of one's income to build a reserve for the future.
예금yegeum: Money put into a bank account that can later be withdrawn or earn interest.
적금cheokkkeum: A savings plan that collects the same payment each month and pays it back with interest at the end.

Definition in Korean

정해진 목적이나 미래를 위해 조금씩 돈을 모아 두는 습관이나 그 결과.cheong hae jin mok jjeo gi na mi rae reul wi hae cho geum ssik to neul mo a tu neun seup kkwa ni na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean roots meaning store and money, linking it to putting money aside for later use.

Usage tips

  • A jar for coins is a useful picture because many small amounts can grow into money for a bigger goal.

Other meanings

  • depositnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 저금하다cheogeumhadasave moneyverb
  • 저금액cheogeumaeksavings amountnoun

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