Korean Dictionary
How to say "Copay" in Korean
“Copay” in Korean is 본인부담금 (pronounced "bonin budam geum").
본인부담금
bonin budam geum
Usage & Context
본인부담금 is the portion of medical costs that patients pay out of pocket after the national insurance covers its share. In Korea the 본인부담금 for clinic visits is typically around 30% for employed adults. Some vulnerable groups like the elderly and low-income patients receive reduced 본인부담금 rates.
Example Sentence
오늘 진료비 본인부담금이 얼마예요?
How much is the copay for today's medical visit?
How to use 본인부담금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Copay” is 본인부담금, romanized as bonin budam geum.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
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 본인부담금.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'bon-in' like 'bone-in' chicken, 'bu-dam' like 'boo-dum' (as in a drum sound), and 'geum' like 'goom' (rhymes with 'boom'). The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
A person complaining about high medical expenses.
이번 달 병원비 본인부담금이 너무 많이 나왔어요.
My copay for this month's hospital bills came out too high.
Expressing gratitude for the national health insurance system.
국민건강보험 덕분에 본인부담금이 적어서 다행이에요.
Thanks to national health insurance, I'm relieved the copay is low.
Asking about pharmacy costs after a doctor's visit.
약국에서도 본인부담금을 내야 하나요?
Do I have to pay a copay at the pharmacy too?
Cultural Context
In Korea, the national health insurance system (국민건강보험) covers a significant portion of medical costs, making healthcare relatively affordable. '본인부담금' is the remaining amount the patient pays out-of-pocket, typically a percentage like 30% for clinic visits. This system ensures broad access to medical services, but patients still need to be aware of their '본인부담금' for each visit, which can vary based on the type of medical institution and treatment.
Editorial note
We review entries like 본인부담금 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
본인부담금은 얼마인가요?
How much is the copay?
본인부담금 영수증 주세요.
Please give me the copay receipt.
본인부담금 할인
copay discount
Related Expressions
진료비
jillyobi
medical expenses
보험료
boheomnyo
insurance premium
의료비
euryobi
medical costs
자기부담금
jagibudamgeum
out-of-pocket expense (general term)
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