Korean Conversation · Level 262
15 words
Korean word
초과
Pronunciation
Romanizationchogwa
Meaning
- nounexcess
Example
무료 시간 초과로 추가 요금이 발생했습니다.mu ryo si gan cho gwa ro chu ga yo geu mi pal saeng haet sseum ni da
An extra charge was incurred because the free time limit was exceeded.
More examples
회의 참석 인원이 초과되어 큰 방으로 옮겼다.hoe ui cham seok i nwo ni cho gwa doe eo keun pang eu ro om gyeot tta
The number of meeting attendees exceeded the limit, so we moved to a larger room.
Core concept
A set limit is crossed, leaving an amount beyond it.
Common phrases
인원 초과i nwon cho gwa
exceeding capacity
허용량 초과heo yong nyang cho gwa
exceeding the permitted amount
무료 시간 초과mu ryo si gan cho gwa
exceeding the free time allowance
Similar words
시간 초과sigan chogwa: The fact that an activity lasts longer than the permitted time.
초과분chogwabun: The quantity left above a specified limit.
Definition in Korean
정해진 수치나 범위를 넘는 상태 또는 그 초과한 양을 뜻하는 명사.cheong hae jin su chi na peo mwi reul neom neun sang tae tto neun keu cho gwa han yang eul tteu ta neun myeong sa
Word origin
The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning go beyond and pass, matching its use for an amount beyond a set limit.
Usage tips
- 초과 (chogwa, "excess") is more formal than everyday English extra or over and often appears in notices, bills, and fee information.