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저금하다 meaning and pronunciation

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 74073
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 저ː금하다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    돈을 모아 두거나 은행 등의 금융 기관에 맡기다.

    English: save — To save money or entrust it to a financial institution like a bank, etc.

    Examples

    • 저금할 돈.
    • 돈을 저금하다.
    • 봉급을 저금하다.
    • 월급을 저금하다.
    • 용돈을 저금하다.
    • 은행에 저금하다.
Origin
貯金하다
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 행위

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