Korean · Travel & Getting Around
"Money" in Korean: 돈
돈don
Money in Korean is 돈 (don). 돈 is money; 가격 is price and 비용 is cost.
An everyday statement
돈이 좀 필요해요.doni jom piryohaeyo.
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How to pronounce 돈
Say it
don
/ton/
돈 (don) has 1 Hangul syllable. 돈 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Money" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 돈don | Money Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 돈에 대한 질문done daehan jilmun | question about money A useful combination with 돈. | A useful combination with 돈. |
| 돈을doneul | Money (as an object) Use 을 when 돈 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 돈 is the object of an action. |
How to use 돈 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
돈이 좀 필요해요.
doni jom piryohaeyo.
I need some money.
This sentence uses 돈 in the money sense.
- 2A different situation
돈을 은행에서 찾았어요.
doneul eunhaengeseo chajasseoyo.
I withdrew money from the bank.
This sentence uses 돈 in the money sense.
- 3A useful question or update
돈을 얼마나 가져왔어요?
doneul eolmana gajyeowasseoyo?
How much money did you bring?
This sentence uses 돈 in the money sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 돈
Incorrect: 돈가 좀 필요해요.
Correct: 돈이 좀 필요해요.
When practicing money, use the correct particle or copula after 돈; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 돈예요.
Correct: 돈이에요.
When practicing money, when identifying something as 돈, use 돈이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
돈 is money; 가격 is price and 비용 is cost. The combination 돈에 대한 질문 (done daehan jilmun) means question about money.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 돈
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
돈이 좀 필요해요.
doni jom piryohaeyo.
I need some money.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
돈을 은행에서 찾았어요.
doneul eunhaengeseo chajasseoyo.
I withdrew money from the bank.
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 "Money" in Korean
What does 돈 mean in Korean?
Money in Korean is 돈 (don). 돈 is money; 가격 is price and 비용 is cost.
How do I use 돈에 대한 질문?
돈에 대한 질문 (done daehan jilmun) means question about money. 돈 is money; 가격 is price and 비용 is cost.
Which object particle goes after 돈?
The object form is 돈을 because 돈 ends in a consonant.
How is 돈 pronounced?
돈 (don) has 1 Hangul syllable. 돈 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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