Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fiscal Year" in Korean
“Fiscal Year” in Korean is 회계연도 (pronounced "Hoegyeyeondo").
회계연도
Hoegyeyeondo
Usage & Context
회계연도 is the fiscal or accounting year used in Korean government and business contexts. The Korean fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31. Understanding 회계연도 is important for anyone doing business in Korea.
Example Sentence
이번 회계연도 예산을 검토하고 있어요.
We are reviewing the budget for this fiscal year.
How to use 회계연도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fiscal Year” is 회계연도, romanized as Hoegyeyeondo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Hoe" sounds like 'hweh' in 'whale'. "Gye" sounds like 'gye' in 'gyeo' (as in 'geography' but with a 'g' sound). "Yeon" sounds like 'yeon' in 'yon' (as in 'yonder'). "Do" sounds like 'doh' in 'dough'.
More Example Sentences
A business meeting discussing financial planning.
다음 회계연도 예산안을 준비 중입니다.
We are preparing the budget proposal for the next fiscal year.
Explaining a financial policy or government structure.
정부의 회계연도는 1월 1일부터 시작됩니다.
The government's fiscal year starts on January 1st.
A company executive presenting an earnings report.
이번 회계연도 실적은 아주 좋았어요.
Our performance this fiscal year was very good.
Cultural Context
'회계연도' is a formal term used exclusively in business, government, and financial contexts. Unlike some countries, Korea's fiscal year typically aligns with the calendar year (January 1st to December 31st) for most entities, including the government. This term is crucial for understanding financial reports, tax deadlines, and economic news in Korea.
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Common Phrases
회계연도 말
End of fiscal year
회계연도 시작
Start of fiscal year
회계연도 보고서
Fiscal year report
Related Expressions
사업연도
saeopnyeondo
business year (similar, often used for companies)
예산
yesan
budget
결산
gyeolsan
settlement of accounts, closing of accounts
세금
segeum
tax
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