Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dollar" in Korean
“Dollar” in Korean is 달러 (pronounced "Dalleo").
달러
Dalleo
Usage & Context
The US currency commonly used in international trade. Many Korean companies deal with dollars in their business.
Example Sentence
달러로 결제해 주세요.
Please pay in dollars.
How to use 달러 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dollar” is 달러, romanized as Dalleo.
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 달러.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'dal-leo' — 'dal' rhymes with 'doll', and 'leo' sounds like 'luh' with a light tongue-tap 'l'. Two syllables, first stressed slightly.
More Example Sentences
At a currency exchange counter at Incheon Airport
100달러를 원화로 바꿔 주세요.
Please exchange 100 dollars into won.
Telling family about an overseas job
미국에서 일하면서 달러로 돈을 벌어요.
I earn dollars working in the US.
Discussing currency markets with a friend
요즘 달러가 강세예요.
The dollar is strong these days.
Cultural Context
When Koreans say '달러' without clarification, they almost always mean the US dollar — other dollars get specified like '호주 달러' (Australian) or '캐나다 달러' (Canadian). The dollar-to-won exchange rate is a daily topic in Korean news, especially since many Koreans travel, study, or do business internationally. Currency exchange booths (환전소) in areas like Myeongdong often offer better rates than banks.
Editorial note
We review entries like 달러 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
달러로 얼마예요?
How much is it in dollars?
달러 환전 돼요?
Can I exchange dollars here?
달러로 계산해 주세요.
Please charge me in dollars.
Related Expressions
환전
hwanjeon
currency exchange
미국 달러
miguk dalleo
US dollar
외화
oehwa
foreign currency
달러 강세
dalleo gangse
strong dollar
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