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"Keep the change" in Korean: 거스름돈은 괜찮아요
거스름돈은 괜찮아요geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo
Keep the change in Korean is 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 (geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo). 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping.
Keep the change: starting the exchange
거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 감사합니다.geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo. gamsahamnida.
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How to pronounce 거스름돈은 괜찮아요
Say it
geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo
/kʌsɯɾɯmtonɯn kwɛntɕʰanhajo/
거스름돈은 괜찮아요 is read geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo. In 잔돈은 안 주셔도 돼요, read the full phrase as jandoneun an jusyeodo dwaeyo.
"Keep the change" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 거스름돈은 괜찮아요geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo | Keep the change The inventory form for keep the change. | The inventory form for keep the change. |
| 잔돈은 안 주셔도 돼요jandoneun an jusyeodo dwaeyo | you do not need to give me the change 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping. | 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping. |
How to use 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 in real life
- 1Keep the change: starting the exchange
거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 감사합니다.
geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo. gamsahamnida.
Keep the change. Thank you.
거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping.
- 2Keep the change: adding useful context
이 금액으로 계산해 주세요. 거스름돈은 괜찮아요.
i geumaegeuro gyesanhae juseyo. geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo.
Please settle the bill with this amount. Keep the change.
This sentence places 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Keep the change: a different conversation
거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 그냥 두세요.
geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo. geunyang duseyo.
I do not need the change. Please leave it.
This sentence places 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 거스름돈은 괜찮아요
Incorrect: 거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 감사하습니다.
Correct: 거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 감사합니다.
When practicing keep the change, after the vowel-final 하 stem, the formal polite ending is ㅂ니다, giving 합니다. The complete correction is 거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 감사합니다.
Incorrect: 이 금액으로 계산해 주으세요. 거스름돈은 괜찮아요.
Correct: 이 금액으로 계산해 주세요. 거스름돈은 괜찮아요.
When practicing keep the change, the vowel-final stem 주 takes 세요 directly; do not add 으. The complete correction is 이 금액으로 계산해 주세요. 거스름돈은 괜찮아요.
Good to know
거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 거스름돈은 괜찮아요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 감사합니다.
geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo. gamsahamnida.
Keep the change. Thank you.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 금액으로 계산해 주세요. 거스름돈은 괜찮아요.
i geumaegeuro gyesanhae juseyo. geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo.
Please settle the bill with this amount. Keep the change.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Keep the change" in Korean
What does 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 mean?
Keep the change in Korean is 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 (geoseureumdoneun gwaenchanayo). 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping.
When should I say 잔돈은 안 주셔도 돼요?
거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping.
How does 잔돈은 안 주셔도 돼요 differ from the basic expression?
잔돈은 안 주셔도 돼요 means “you do not need to give me the change”. 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping.
Can I use 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 in a full sentence?
거스름돈은 괜찮아요. 감사합니다. means “Keep the change. Thank you.” 거스름돈은 괜찮아요 declines receiving change; it is a payment instruction, not a general expectation about tipping.
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