When to use fine in Korean

When to use it

A fine (벌금) is money you must pay when you break a rule or law. In transport, people often pay a fine for parking in the wrong place, driving too fast, or riding without a ticket. You can use this word when talking about getting or paying money as a punishment.

Example sentences

1. 주차 금지 곳에 차를 세워서 벌금을 냈어요.

   I parked in a no-parking area, so I paid a fine.

2. 그는 버스에서 표가 없어서 벌금을 받았어요.

   He did not have a ticket on the bus, so he got a fine.

3. 빨리 운전하면 벌금을 낼 수 있어요.

   If you drive too fast, you can have to pay a fine.

4. 아빠는 신호를 안 지켜서 벌금을 냈어요.

   Dad did not follow the traffic light, so he paid a fine.

5. 지하철에서 음식 먹으면 벌금이 있어요.

   There is a fine if you eat food on the subway.

6. 친구가 자전거를 인도에 세워서 벌금을 받았어요.

   My friend parked his bicycle on the sidewalk and got a fine.