Korean Dictionary
How to say "Installment Plan" in Korean
“Installment Plan” in Korean is 할부 (pronounced "Halbu").
할부
Halbu
Usage & Context
할부 (installment plan) is commonly used in Korea for large purchases like electronics and furniture. Credit cards in Korea typically offer 할부 options ranging from 2 to 36 months. Interest-free installment plans (무이자 할부) are frequently offered during promotional periods.
Example Sentence
이 노트북은 12개월 할부로 살 수 있어요.
You can buy this laptop with a 12-month installment plan.
How to use 할부 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Installment Plan” is 할부, romanized as Halbu.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 할부.
Pronunciation Guide
할 (Hal) sounds like 'hahl' in 'hall'. 부 (bu) sounds like 'boo' in 'boo!'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking a cashier about payment options.
이거 할부로 결제할 수 있나요?
Can I pay for this in installments?
Explaining a smart purchase decision.
무이자 할부 기간이라 부담 없이 샀어요.
It was an interest-free installment period, so I bought it without burden.
A cashier asking a customer at checkout.
할부 개월 수를 몇 개월로 하시겠어요?
How many months would you like for your installment plan?
Cultural Context
할부 (installment plan) is extremely common in Korea for larger purchases like electronics, furniture, or even expensive clothing. Credit card companies frequently offer '무이자 할부' (mu-ija halbu - interest-free installments) as a major perk, which is highly sought after. This allows consumers to buy expensive items without a large upfront payment, making high-value goods more accessible and is a standard payment option alongside one-time payment (일시불, ilsibul).
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Common Phrases
몇 개월 할부로 하시겠어요?
How many months for the installment plan?
할부 되나요?
Is installment payment possible?
할부 수수료
Installment fee/interest
Related Expressions
일시불
Ilsibul
One-time payment (lump sum)
무이자 할부
Mu-ija halbu
Interest-free installment
신용카드
Sinyongkadeu
Credit card
결제
Gyeolje
Payment
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