Korean word

환전

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwanjeon

Meaning

  • nouncurrency exchange

Example

공항에서 환전 했어요.kong hang e seo hwan jeon hae sseo yo

I exchanged money at the airport.

Illustration for 환전 (currency exchange)

More examples

공항에서 환전 창구를 찾았어요.kong hang e seo hwan jeon chang gu reul cha ja sseo yo

I looked for a currency exchange counter at the airport.

Core concept

Changing money from one currency into another so it can be used in a new place.

Common phrases

  • 환전 수수료hwan jeon su su ryo

    currency exchange fee

  • 환전 창구hwan jeon chang gu

    currency exchange counter

  • 환전 한도hwan jeon han do

    currency exchange limit

Similar words

환전소hwanjeonso: A counter or shop that changes one currency into another.
환율hwanyul: The numerical rate used to convert one currency into another.
환전수수료hwanjeonsusuryo: A charge collected for changing money through a bank or service.
교환kyohwan: A mutual process of giving one thing and receiving another in return.

Definition in Korean

한 통화의 돈을 다른 통화로 교환하여 사용 가능하게 만드는 행위han tong hwa ui to neul ta reun tong hwa ro kyo hwan ha yeo sa yong ka neung ha ge man deu neun haeng wi

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning exchange and money, giving the idea of exchanging one currency for another.

Usage tips

  • The action of exchanging money is different from the exchange rate, which shows how much of one currency equals another.

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