When to use money in Korean

Korean: [ don ]

money
money

When to use it

Money (돈) is what people use to buy things and pay for services. At home, you may talk about saving money, needing money, or keeping money in a wallet. This word is common in daily life, like shopping, eating out, or taking the bus.

Example sentences

  1. 집에 돈이 없어요.

    There is no money at home.

  2. 학교에서 간식 살 돈이 있어요.

    I have money to buy a snack at school.

  3. 길에서 돈을 주웠어요.

    I found money on the street.

  4. 엄마, 저 돈이 조금 필요해요.

    Mom, I need a little money.

  5. 가게에서 우유를 사고 돈을 냈어요.

    I bought milk at the store and paid money.

  6. 여행 갈 때 돈을 챙겨요.

    I take money when I travel.