Korean Conversation · Level 342
15 words
Korean word
차액
Pronunciation
Romanizationchaaek
Meaning
- noundifference
Example
할인 쿠폰 적용 후 차액을 카드로 결제했습니다.ha rin ku pon cheo gyong hu cha ae geul ka deu ro kyeol je haet sseum ni da
After applying the discount coupon, I paid the difference by card.
More examples
결제 오류로 차액이 발생했으니 확인 부탁드립니다.kyeol je o ryu ro cha ae gi pal saeng hae sseu ni hwa gin pu tak tteu rim ni da
A difference arose because of a payment error, so please check.
Core concept
The monetary amount that separates one total from another in a bill or calculation.
Common phrases
차액을 정산하다cha ae geul cheong san ha da
settle the difference
차액이 발생하다cha ae gi pal saeng ha da
a difference arises
차액을 환급하다cha ae geul hwan geu pa da
refund the difference
Similar words
차이chai: The way two things are not the same in size, amount, quality, or character.
잔액chanaek: The amount remaining for use in an account, card, service, or points balance.
부족액pujogaek: The part of a needed amount that is not yet available.
초과액chogwaaek: The amount above a planned total or set limit.
Definition in Korean
둘 이상의 금액 사이에 생긴 금전적 차이를 가리키는 명사로, 주로 계산이나 청구서에 표시되는 값을 뜻한다.tul i sang ui keu maek sa i e saeng gin keum jeon jeok cha i reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro chu ro kye sa ni na cheong gu seo e pyo si doe neun kap sseul tteu tan da
Word origin
Its two Sino-Korean parts mean difference and amount, linking the word directly to a difference expressed as money.
Usage tips
- Unlike a general change in figures, this word is used when the difference affects a bill, payment, or financial calculation.
Opposites
- 동액tongaeksame amountnoun