Korean Conversation · Level 398
15 words
Korean word
전기세
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheongise
Meaning
- nounelectric bill
Example
이번 달 전기세가 많이 나왔어요.i beon tal cheon gi se ga ma ni na wa sseo yo
The electric bill was high this month.
More examples
여름철에는 에어컨 때문에 전기세가 오르는 경우가 많아요.yeo reum cheo re neun e eo keon ttae mu ne cheon gi se ga o reu neun kyeong u ga ma na yo
In summer, the electric bill often goes up because of air conditioning.
Core concept
Electricity used at home or work becomes a charge that must be paid.
Common phrases
전기세가 나오다cheon gi se ga na o da
electric bill is issued
전기세를 내다cheon gi se reul nae da
pay the electric bill
전기세가 오르다cheon gi se ga o reu da
electric bill goes up
Similar words
전기요금cheongiyogeum: A provider's measured-use charge for electrical power.
전기료cheongiryo: A building's electricity-use fee for a given period.
요금yogeum: The price paid for access to a service, facility, or form of transport.
공과금konggwageum: Regular payments that cover household utility services such as water, gas, and electricity.
Definition in Korean
가정이나 사업장에서 소비한 전기를 금액으로 환산해 청구하는 요금.ka jeong i na sa eop jjang e seo so bi han cheon gi reul keu mae geu ro hwan san hae cheong gu ha neun yo geum
Word origin
전기 (jeongi, "electricity") combines with 세 (se, "tax or charge") to form an everyday word for a charge based on electricity use.
Usage tips
- This word names the amount owed for electricity, not the electricity flowing through a light or device.
Related words
- 전기요금cheongiyogeumelectricity chargenoun
- 전기장치cheongijangchielectrical devicenoun