Korean Conversation · Level 280
15 words
Korean word
적립금
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheongnipkkeum
Meaning
- nounpoints
Example
이번 구매로 적립금이 쌓였어요.i beon ku mae ro cheong nip kkeu mi ssa yeo sseo yo
Points have accumulated from this purchase.
More examples
적립금을 사용해서 결제 금액을 줄였어요.cheong nip kkeu meul sa yong hae seo kyeol je keu mae geul chu ryeo sseo yo
I used points to lower the amount I had to pay.
Core concept
A usable purchase balance that grows through membership rewards or promotions.
Common phrases
적립금이 쌓이다cheong nip kkeu mi ssa i da
points accumulate
적립금을 사용하다cheong nip kkeu meul sa yong ha da
use points
적립금으로 결제하다cheong nip kkeu meu ro kyeol je ha da
pay with points
Similar words
포인트pointeu: A stored unit gained from shopping or service use and exchanged for discounts or merchandise.
마일리지mailliji: Usage-based rewards that build up over time and can be traded for benefits or price reductions.
예치금yechigeum: An advance payment held in an account and available for direct payment later.
캐시백kaesibaek: Cash or account credit given back for part of the amount spent.
Definition in Korean
멤버십이나 이벤트로 적립되는, 다음 구매 시 사용할 수 있는 결제용 잔액을 가리키는 명사.mem beo si bi na i ben teu ro cheong nip ttoe neun ta eum ku mae si sa yong hal ssu in neun kyeol je yong cha nae geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning accumulation and money, giving the image of funds set aside for later use.
Usage tips
- Unlike ordinary cash, this balance may have service rules such as a minimum amount required before it can be used.
Other meanings
- store creditnoun
Related words
- 적립하다cheongnipadaaccumulateverb
- 적립금액cheongnipkkeumaekaccumulated amountnoun
- 적립률cheongnimnyulaccrual ratenoun