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How do you say "banknote" in Korean?
지폐
jipye
In Korean, "banknote" is 지폐.
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Pronunciation
Say 'jee-PYUH' with a soft j and a short second syllable that sounds like 'puh'.
Writing and usage
지폐 has two syllables. 지 relates to paper or payment, while 폐 is used in official or formal monetary terms.
Example sentence
지폐를 지갑에 넣었어요.
I put the banknote in my wallet.
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How to remember 지폐
지폐 has a crisp, formal sound matching the official nature of banknotes.
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Questions about 지폐
How do you say "banknote" in Korean?
In Korean, "banknote" is 지폐. It is a noun.
How is 지폐 written in Korean?
지폐 has two syllables. 지 relates to paper or payment, while 폐 is used in official or formal monetary terms.
How is 지폐 used in a sentence?
Use 지폐 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 지폐를 지갑에 넣었어요. (I put the banknote in my wallet.).
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