Korean Dictionary
How to say "Commercial Bank" in Korean
“Commercial Bank” in Korean is 상업 은행 (pronounced "Sangeop eunhaeng").
상업 은행
Sangeop eunhaeng
Usage & Context
Banks that provide services to individuals and businesses. Most Korean banks are commercial banks.
Example Sentence
상업 은행에서 대출을 받았어요.
I got a loan from a commercial bank.
How to use 상업 은행 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Commercial Bank” is 상업 은행, romanized as Sangeop eunhaeng.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 상업 은행.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '상업' (sangeop), sounds like 'sahng-eop,' with 'sahng' like 'song' but with a slightly more open 'a,' and 'eop' like 'cup' but with an unreleased 'p' sound. The second part, '은행' (eunhaeng), sounds like 'eun-haeng,' where 'eun' has a 'eu' vowel (like 'uh' in 'but') and 'haeng' is like 'hang.'
More Example Sentences
Discussing common personal finance practices.
대부분의 사람들이 상업 은행에서 계좌를 개설해요.
Most people open accounts at commercial banks.
Explaining the functions of a commercial bank.
상업 은행은 예금, 대출, 외환 업무 등 다양한 서비스를 제공합니다.
Commercial banks provide various services such as deposits, loans, and foreign exchange.
A consumer comparing banking services.
어떤 상업 은행이 주택 담보 대출 금리가 가장 낮은가요?
Which commercial bank has the lowest interest rate for housing loans?
Cultural Context
'상업 은행' refers to the everyday banks Koreans use, such as Kookmin Bank (KB국민은행), Shinhan Bank (신한은행), Woori Bank (우리은행), Hana Bank (하나은행), and Nonghyup Bank (NH농협은행). These banks are ubiquitous, with extensive branch networks and highly advanced mobile banking apps. They are central to personal finance, from managing savings and checking accounts to obtaining loans. The competition among these major commercial banks is fierce, often leading to various promotions and innovative digital services.
Editorial note
We review entries like 상업 은행 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
상업 은행 계좌
Commercial bank account
상업 은행 대출
Commercial bank loan
주요 상업 은행
Major commercial banks
Related Expressions
시중은행
Sijung eunhaeng
Commercial bank (common synonym)
저축은행
Jeochuk eunhaeng
Savings bank
인터넷 은행
Inteonet eunhaeng
Internet bank
은행 업무
Eunhaeng eopmu
Banking services
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