Korean Dictionary
How to say "Income" in Korean
“Income” in Korean is 수입 (pronounced "Suip").
수입
Suip
Usage & Context
Money earned from work or investments. Main source of income for most people is salary.
Example Sentence
월급이 내 주요 수입이에요.
My salary is my main source of income.
How to use 수입 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Income” is 수입, romanized as Suip.
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 수입.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'soo-eep' — 'soo' like the name 'Sue', and 'eep' with a soft closed 'p' at the end (barely released). Note: 수입 can also mean 'import' depending on context — the hanja differ.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a new hobby that makes money
부수입으로 유튜브를 시작했어요.
I started YouTube as a side income.
A freelancer venting to a friend
수입이 불안정해서 걱정이에요.
I'm worried because my income is unstable.
Talking about tax filing season
연 수입을 신고해야 해요.
You need to declare your annual income.
Cultural Context
수입 is written the same in Hangul as the word for 'import' (수입/輸入), so context matters — '월 수입' (monthly income) vs '수입품' (imported goods). Koreans often distinguish between 고정 수입 (fixed income from salary) and 부수입 (side income), and the concept of 부수입 has exploded with the rise of YouTube, blogging, and '재테크' (personal finance culture). Asking about someone's exact income is considered quite direct and usually reserved for close family or financial advisors.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수입 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
수입이 얼마예요?
How much is your income?
수입이 늘었어요.
My income has increased.
수입보다 지출이 많아요.
I'm spending more than I earn.
Related Expressions
월급
wolgeup
monthly salary
연봉
yeonbong
annual salary
부수입
busuip
side income
소득
sodeuk
earnings (more formal/tax context)
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