Korean word

청구

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonggu

Meaning

  • nounbill

Example

이번 달 청구가 많이 나왔어요.i beon tal cheong gu ga ma ni na wa sseo yo

This month's bill was high.

Illustration for 청구 (bill)

More examples

이번 달에 추가 청구가 있어서 확인해 주세요.i beon ta re chu ga cheong gu ga i sseo seo hwa gin hae chu se yo

There is an additional charge this month, so please check it.

Core concept

A formal request for payment, often shown as the amount due on a bill.

Common phrases

  • 추가 청구chu ga cheong gu

    additional bill

  • 자동 청구cha dong cheong gu

    automatic billing

Similar words

요금yogeum: The amount charged for using a service, facility, or means of transport.
청구서cheongguseo: A written payment request that lists the charges to be paid.
고지서kojiseo: A formal notice telling someone to pay a set amount, often for utilities or taxes.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 돈을 내라고 요구하는 말이나 그 요구를 적은 문서ta reun sa ra me ge to neul nae ra go yo gu ha neun ma ri na keu yo gu reul cheo geun mun seo

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean term combining ideas of asking and seeking, which developed into a request for payment.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, speakers may mention the amount due instead of naming the billing process, so this word often sounds more formal than casual alternatives.

Other meanings

  • claimnoun

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