Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dividend" in Korean
“Dividend” in Korean is 배당금 (pronounced "Baedanggeum").
배당금
Baedanggeum
Usage & Context
Profit distributed to shareholders. Korean companies often pay dividends to shareholders.
Example Sentence
배당금을 받았어요.
I received a dividend.
How to use 배당금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dividend” is 배당금, romanized as Baedanggeum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
배 (bae) sounds like 'bay' as in a body of water. 당 (dang) is like 'dang' as in 'dang it', but with a softer 'd'. 금 (geum) sounds like 'goom' but with a 'g' from 'go' and 'eum' like the 'um' sound you make when thinking. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking about the payment schedule of a company's dividend.
이번 분기 배당금은 언제 지급되나요?
When will this quarter's dividend be paid?
Discussing the investment appeal of a company known for its payouts.
그 회사는 매년 높은 배당금을 줘서 인기가 많아요.
That company is popular because it gives high dividends every year.
Explaining an investment strategy involving dividend reinvestment.
배당금 재투자로 복리 효과를 노릴 수 있어요.
You can aim for a compound effect by reinvesting dividends.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '배당금' (baedanggeum) refers to the dividend paid out by companies. While traditionally many Korean companies focused on growth rather than high dividend payouts, there's a growing trend towards shareholder-friendly policies, including increased dividends, especially among larger, more mature companies. Investors often check a company's '배당수익률' (baedangsuiknyul, dividend yield) when making investment decisions, as it's a key factor for income-focused portfolios.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
배당금 지급
Dividend payment
고배당주
High-dividend stock
배당락일
Ex-dividend date
Related Expressions
배당
baedang
Dividend (general term, often used as a verb '배당하다')
배당수익률
baedangsuiknyul
Dividend yield
주식
jusik
Stock/Share
투자
tuja
Investment
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