Korean word

할인

Pronunciation

Romanizationharin

Meaning

  • noundiscount

Example

지금은 할인 기간이라서 가격이 내려갔어요.chi geu meun ha rin ki ga ni ra seo ka gyeo gi nae ryeo ga sseo yo

Prices are lower now because there is a sale.

Illustration for 할인 (discount)

More examples

이번 주말에는 할인 행사 때문에 매장이 붐벼요.i beon chu ma re neun ha rin haeng sa ttae mu ne mae jang i pum byeo yo

The store is crowded this weekend because of the sale.

Core concept

The amount paid shrinks when a seller removes part of the usual price.

Common phrases

  • 할인 행사ha rin haeng sa

    discount sale

  • 할인 쿠폰ha rin ku pon

    discount coupon

  • 할인 적용ha rin cheo gyong

    discount application

Similar words

세일seil: A shopping event or period when products are sold at reduced prices.
쿠폰kupon: A paper, digital token, or code that gives a price cut or special shopping benefit.
특가teukkka: A specially low price offered for a limited time or limited number of items.
할인권haringwon: A ticket or certificate that lets a customer pay less for a product or service.

Definition in Korean

판매자가 소비자에게 일정 금액이나 비율만큼 값을 깎아 주는 혜택이나 그 깎인 금액 자체.pan mae ja ga so bi ja e ge il jeong keu mae gi na pi yul man keum kap sseul kka kka chu neun hye tae gi na keu kka kkin keu maek cha che

Word origin

The word is based on the Chinese-character terms for cutting and drawing back, which together suggest lowering a price.

Usage tips

  • A discount may apply only to selected items, so checking the conditions on a sale sign prevents surprises.

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