Korean word

중개

Pronunciation

Romanizationchunggae

Meaning

  • nounbrokerage

Example

계약 전에 중개 수수료를 확인하세요.kye yak cheo ne chung gae su su ryo reul hwa gin ha se yo

Check the brokerage fee before signing the contract.

Illustration for 중개 (brokerage)

More examples

집을 구할 때는 부동산 중개를 통해 알아보는 경우가 많아요.chi beul ku hal ttae neun pu dong san chung gae reul tong hae a ra bo neun kyeong u ga ma na yo

When looking for a house, people often go through a real estate brokerage.

Core concept

A third party stands between two sides and helps their deal or agreement go through.

Common phrases

  • 부동산 중개pu dong san chung gae

    real estate brokerage

  • 중개 수수료chung gae su su ryo

    brokerage fee

  • 중개 계약chung gae kye yak

    brokerage contract

Similar words

중개인chunggaein: A go-between who coordinates a transaction or agreement between two parties.
중개사chunggaesa: A licensed specialist who provides brokerage services for real estate, insurance, or similar fields.
소개sogae: The act of bringing a person or opportunity to someone else's attention.

Definition in Korean

두 사람이나 단체 사이에서 거래나 합의가 이루어지도록 가운데에서 조정하거나 연결하는 행위나 그 역할tu sa ra mi na tan che sa i e seo keo rae na ha bui ga i ru eo ji do rok ka un de e seo cho jeong ha geo na yeon gyeol ha neun haeng wi na keu yeo kal

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation based on a compound meaning middle and entering between, which reflects connecting two sides.

Usage tips

  • In business and contracts, this word usually suggests an organized service with a clear role and fee rather than a casual personal introduction.

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