How do you say "pay" in Korean?

지불하다

jibulhada

Verb Hangul

In Korean, "pay" is 지불하다 (jibulhada).

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Pronunciation

Say it as JEE-bul-HA-da, four even beats with the stress landing lightly on the third syllable, and don't let the 'ul' collapse into 'oo'.

Writing and usage

지불하다 is written using hangul. It's a verb, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그가 점심값을 내겠다고 제안했다.

geuga jeomsimgapseul naegetdago jeanhaetda.

He offered to pay for lunch.

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How to remember 지불하다

Picture a jaywalker paying a fine on the spot; jibul sounds like 'jay bull' handing over cash.

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Questions about 지불하다

How do you pronounce 지불하다?

Say it as JEE-bul-HA-da, four even beats with the stress landing lightly on the third syllable, and don't let the 'ul' collapse into 'oo'.

Is 지불하다 formal or casual?

지불하다 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 지불하다 written in Korean?

지불하다 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jibulhada.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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