Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cash Flow" in Korean
“Cash Flow” in Korean is 현금 흐름 (pronounced "hyeongeum heureeum").
현금 흐름
hyeongeum heureeum
Usage & Context
The movement of money in and out of a business. Cash flow in Korean companies is critical for operations and growth. Positive cash flow indicates financial health.
Example Sentence
현금 흐름이 개선되었습니다.
Cash flow has improved.
How to use 현금 흐름 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cash Flow” is 현금 흐름, romanized as hyeongeum heureeum.
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 현금 흐름.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "현금 흐름" is pronounced "Hyeon-geum Heu-reum." "Hyeon-geum" sounds like "Hyun-goom," where "Hyun" rhymes with "fun" (but with a 'y' sound) and "geum" rhymes with "zoom" (with a 'g'). "Heu-reum" is like "hoo-reum," where "hoo" is a soft 'h' followed by 'oo' as in "moon," and "reum" rhymes with "room." The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a financially healthy company's status.
우리 회사는 현금 흐름이 좋아서 안정적이에요.
Our company is stable because its cash flow is good.
Explaining a challenge faced by a business.
부정적인 현금 흐름 때문에 사업 확장이 어려워요.
Business expansion is difficult due to negative cash flow.
Discussing routine financial reporting tasks.
현금 흐름 보고서를 매주 확인해야 합니다.
You need to check the cash flow report every week.
Cultural Context
In the fast-paced Korean business environment, especially for SMEs and startups, "현금 흐름" is a constant concern. Discussions about "현금 흐름 악화" (worsening cash flow) or "현금 흐름 개선" (improving cash flow) are common in business news and internal meetings, reflecting the critical importance of liquidity for operations and growth. It's a fundamental concept for any business in Korea.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 현금 흐름 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
현금 흐름 관리
Cash flow management
현금 흐름표
Cash flow statement
현금 흐름이 막히다
Cash flow is blocked (stagnant)
Related Expressions
자금 유동성
jageum yudongseong
Liquidity
수익성
suikseong
Profitability
재무 상태
jaemu sangtae
Financial status
운영 자금
unyeong jageum
Operating funds
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