Korean Dictionary
How to say "Inflation Rate" in Korean
“Inflation Rate” in Korean is 물가 상승률 (pronounced "mulga sangseungnyul").
물가 상승률
mulga sangseungnyul
Usage & Context
The inflation rate measures how quickly prices rise over time. Korea experienced high inflation in 2022-2023 driven by energy and food costs. The Bank of Korea monitors inflation to set appropriate interest rate policy.
Example Sentence
물가 상승률이 높아지면 생활비가 더 들어요.
When the inflation rate rises, the cost of living increases.
How to use 물가 상승률 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Inflation Rate” is 물가 상승률, romanized as mulga sangseungnyul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
물가 (mulga) sounds like 'mool-gah', similar to 'pool' and 'garage'. 상승률 (sangseungnyul) starts with 'sang' like 'song', followed by 'seung' like 'sunglasses', and 'nyul' which is like 'new-l' with a soft 'l' sound at the end. The 'ㄹ' (r/l) after '응' (ng) changes its sound to 'nyul'.
More Example Sentences
News report on economic policy.
정부는 물가 상승률을 잡기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
The government is trying to curb the inflation rate.
A friend complaining about high prices.
최근 물가 상승률 때문에 장보기가 무서워요.
Because of the recent inflation rate, I'm scared to go grocery shopping.
Economic forecast.
전문가들은 내년 물가 상승률이 둔화될 것으로 전망합니다.
Experts predict that next year's inflation rate will slow down.
Cultural Context
Inflation (물가 상승) is a frequent topic in Korean news and daily conversations, especially when food and energy prices rise. Koreans are very sensitive to changes in '물가' (prices of goods) as it directly impacts their household budgets. You'll often hear people lamenting '물가가 너무 올랐어' (Prices have risen too much) in markets or among friends. The Bank of Korea's decisions on interest rates are closely watched, as they are directly linked to controlling the inflation rate.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
물가 상승률이 높다
The inflation rate is high
물가 상승률을 잡다
To curb the inflation rate
물가 상승률 전망
Inflation rate forecast
Related Expressions
물가
mulga
prices of goods
인플레이션
inpeulleisyeon
inflation (loanword)
디플레이션
dipeulleisyeon
deflation
금리
geumri
interest rate
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