Korean Dictionary
How to say "Compound Interest" in Korean
“Compound Interest” in Korean is 복리 (pronounced "bokni").
복리
bokni
Usage & Context
Compound interest earns interest on both principal and previously earned interest. Korean savings products advertise compound interest rates to attract depositors. Understanding compound interest is essential for financial planning in Korea.
Example Sentence
복리로 저축하면 이자가 빠르게 불어나요.
Saving with compound interest makes the interest grow quickly.
How to use 복리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Compound Interest” is 복리, romanized as bokni.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say '복리' as 'bok-ni'. 'Bok' is like 'bow' (as in 'bow and arrow'). 'Ni' is like 'knee', but with a slight 'k' sound before it, almost like 'k-nee'. The stress is on 'bok'.
More Example Sentences
Giving financial advice about long-term investment strategies.
복리로 투자하면 장기적으로 큰 수익을 얻을 수 있어요.
If you invest with compound interest, you can gain significant returns in the long term.
Talking about choosing a savings product at a bank.
은행에서 복리 상품을 추천해줘서 가입했어요.
The bank recommended a compound interest product, so I signed up for it.
Emphasizing the importance of financial literacy.
복리의 마법을 이해하면 재테크가 더 쉬워져요.
Understanding the magic of compound interest makes financial planning easier.
Cultural Context
Compound interest (복리) is a fundamental concept in Korean personal finance and investment. Banks and financial institutions often highlight '복리' when advertising savings and investment products to attract customers, emphasizing the potential for greater returns over time. Financial literacy programs and discussions in Korea frequently stress the importance of understanding compound interest for effective long-term wealth building, especially for retirement planning and children's education funds.
Editorial note
We review entries like 복리 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
복리 효과
compound interest effect
복리 계산
compound interest calculation
복리 상품
compound interest product
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단리
dalli
simple interest
이자
ija
interest
수익률
suingnyul
rate of return
재테크
jaetekeu
financial planning/investment
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