Korean word

지불

Pronunciation

Romanizationchibul

Meaning

  • nounpayment

Example

온라인으로 지불을 하시면 확인 메일을 보냅니다.ol la i neu ro chi bu reul ha si myeon hwa gin me i reul po naem ni da

If you pay online, we will send you a confirmation email.

Illustration for 지불 (payment)

More examples

지불 방법을 알려주세요.chi bul pang beo beul al lyeo ju se yo

Please tell me the payment method.

Core concept

The transfer of money that completes an exchange, including the amount transferred.

Common phrases

  • 지불 방법chi bul pang beop

    payment method

  • 지불 수단chi bul su dan

    means of payment

  • 지불 기한chi bul ki han

    payment deadline

Similar words

결제kyeolje: The process of settling a charge so a purchase or transaction is complete.
납부napppu: Formal payment of a tax, fee, bill, or other required charge.
지급chigeup: Money or goods provided by an organization under a contract or set rule.

Definition in Korean

돈이나 물건의 대가로 금전을 주는 행위나 그 금액to ni na mul geo nui tae ga ro keum jeo neul chu neun haeng wi na keu keu maek

Word origin

지불 (jibul, "payment") developed as a formal Sino-Korean term for giving money in return for something of value.

Usage tips

  • It often appears in practical phrases about bills, fees, and online purchases, so recognizing it helps with everyday notices.

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