돈 (don)
돈 (don) is a basic Korean noun meaning money or currency.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
돈 means money or currency used to buy goods and services.
Nuances
When to use
daily conversation, business, shopping
In context
돈 is a noun used as subject or object in sentences. It is common in both everyday and formal contexts.
돈이 많으면 행복할까요?
don-i man-eu-myeon haeng-bok-hal-kka-yo?, don i man eu myeon haeng bok hal kka yo?
돈 is correctly used as the subject.
나는 돈을 벌기 위해 일해요.
na-neun don-eul beol-gi wi-hae il-hae-yo., na neun don eul beol gi wi hae il hae yo.
돈 is naturally used as the object.
돈을 먹었어요.
don-eul meok-eoss-eo-yo., don eul meok eoss eo yo.
돈 is not something you eat, so it's incorrect.
돈으로 책을 샀어요.
don-eu-ro chaek-eul sass-eo-yo., don eu ro chaek eul sass eo yo.
돈 is correctly used with the particle '으로' to indicate means.
돈은 중요하지 않아요?
don-eun jung-yo-ha-ji an-a-yo?, don eun jung yo ha ji an a yo?
돈 is naturally used as the subject.
돈을 좋아해요.
don-eul joh-a-hae-yo., don eul joh a hae yo.
돈 is appropriately used as the object.
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