Korean Dictionary
How to say "Central Bank" in Korean
“Central Bank” in Korean is 중앙은행 (pronounced "Jungangeunaeng").
중앙은행
Jungangeunaeng
Usage & Context
The main bank of a country that controls monetary policy. The Bank of Korea is South Korea's central bank.
Example Sentence
중앙은행은 금리를 결정합니다.
The central bank sets interest rates.
How to use 중앙은행 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Central Bank” is 중앙은행, romanized as Jungangeunaeng.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
중앙 (jungang): 'Jung' sounds like 'joong' in 'moon'. 'Ang' sounds like 'ahng' in 'sang'. 은행 (eunhaeng): 'Eun' is a short 'eu' sound, like the 'u' in 'put' but with lips slightly wider. 'Haeng' sounds like 'hang' in English. The 'g' from 중앙 links to the 'eu' of 은행, making it flow as 'jungang-eunhaeng'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the identity of South Korea's central bank.
한국은행은 대한민국의 중앙은행입니다.
The Bank of Korea is the central bank of South Korea.
Financial news report on interest rate changes.
중앙은행의 금리 인상 결정이 시장에 큰 충격을 주었습니다.
The central bank's decision to raise interest rates caused a big shock to the market.
Discussion about global economic structures.
많은 국가들이 독립적인 중앙은행을 가지고 있습니다.
Many countries have independent central banks.
Cultural Context
The Bank of Korea (한국은행) is South Korea's central bank, and its decisions, particularly on interest rates (금리), are closely monitored by the public, businesses, and media. Its role in managing inflation (인플레이션) and ensuring economic stability is frequently highlighted in economic news and discussions.
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Common Phrases
중앙은행 총재
central bank governor
중앙은행의 역할
role of the central bank
중앙은행 독립성
central bank independence
Related Expressions
한국은행
Hanguk Eunhaeng
Bank of Korea
금리
geumri
interest rate
통화 정책
tonghwa jeongchaek
monetary policy
금융 시장
geumnyung sijang
financial market
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