Korean word

환전소

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwanjeonso

Meaning

  • nouncurrency exchange

Example

공항에 환전소가 있어요?kong hang e hwan jeon so ga i sseo yo

Is there a currency exchange at the airport?

Illustration for 환전소 (currency exchange)

More examples

공항 환전소에서 달러로 환전했어요.kong hang hwan jeon so e seo tal leo ro hwan jeon hae sseo yo

I exchanged money for dollars at the airport currency exchange.

Core concept

A counter or shop where one currency is changed into another.

Common phrases

  • 공항 환전소kong hang hwan jeon so

    airport currency exchange

  • 시내 환전소si nae hwan jeon so

    downtown currency exchange

  • 24시간 환전소24 si gan hwan jeon so

    24-hour currency exchange

Similar words

은행eunhaeng: A place or organization that manages accounts, loans, transfers, and other money services.
환전hwanjeon: The process of exchanging one currency for a different currency.
현금자동입출금기hyeongeumjadongipchulgeumgi: A machine that uses a bank card to dispense or receive cash automatically.

Definition in Korean

여행지나 공항, 은행 등에서 한 통화를 다른 통화로 바꿔 주는 창구나 가게.yeo haeng ji na kong hang eun haeng teung e seo han tong hwa reul ta reun tong hwa ro pa kkwo chu neun chang gu na ka ge

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning currency exchange and place, literally describing a place for changing money.

Usage tips

  • The amount received depends on both the posted rate and any service fee, so the most attractive rate is not always the best deal.

Other meanings

  • exchange counternoun

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