Korean Dictionary
How to say "Budget" in Korean
“Budget” in Korean is 예산 (pronounced "yesan").
예산
yesan
Usage & Context
A financial plan allocating resources for specific purposes. Budgets in Korean companies are set annually and monitored closely. Departments must justify expenses and stay within allocated amounts.
Example Sentence
예산을 초과했습니다.
We exceeded the budget.
How to use 예산 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Budget” is 예산, romanized as yesan.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 예산.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '예' (ye), sounds like 'yeh' (as in 'yes' without the 's'). The second syllable, '산' (san), sounds like 'sahn' (like 'sun' but with an 'ah' sound). The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Discussing project funding constraints with colleagues.
이번 프로젝트 예산이 너무 빠듯해요.
The budget for this project is too tight.
Advising a friend on personal finance.
가계 예산을 잘 관리해야 해요.
You need to manage your household budget well.
Reporting on national financial plans in the news.
정부는 내년도 예산을 발표했습니다.
The government announced next year's budget.
Cultural Context
'예산' is a crucial term in both corporate and personal finance in Korea. Companies engage in rigorous annual budget planning, often involving intense negotiations between departments. On a personal level, many Koreans diligently manage their household budgets (가계 예산) to save for major life events like housing, education, or retirement, reflecting a strong cultural emphasis on financial prudence and long-term planning.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 예산 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
예산을 세우다
To set a budget
예산을 절약하다
To save on budget
예산 범위 내에서
Within budget
Related Expressions
예산안
yesanan
Budget proposal/bill
예산 삭감
yesan sakgam
Budget cut
예산 초과
yesan chogwa
Exceeding the budget
재정
jaejeong
Finance (Broader concept)
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