Korean Dictionary
How to say "Liability" in Korean
“Liability” in Korean is 부채 (pronounced "Buchae").
부채
Buchae
Usage & Context
Money or obligations owed to others. Liabilities include loans and credit card debt.
Example Sentence
부채를 줄이고 싶어요.
I want to reduce my liabilities.
How to use 부채 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Liability” is 부채, romanized as Buchae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for 부채 (Buchae) is 'boo-chae'. '부' sounds like 'boo' in 'boo-hoo'. '채' sounds like 'chae' in 'chai tea'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a company's financial health
회사의 부채가 너무 많아서 걱정이에요.
I'm worried because the company has too many liabilities.
Explaining accounting principles
대출은 결국 부채로 잡히는 거죠.
Loans are eventually recorded as liabilities, aren't they?
Receiving financial counseling
개인 부채를 줄이는 게 급선무예요.
Reducing personal liabilities is the top priority.
Cultural Context
'부채' is a significant concern for many Koreans, especially with rising household debt (가계 부채). The concept of being '빚쟁이' (a debtor) carries a negative social stigma, and there's a strong cultural emphasis on being debt-free. Discussions about '부채 탕감' (debt relief) or '부채 상환' (debt repayment) are common in economic news and personal finance, reflecting the societal pressure to manage debt responsibly.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
부채 상환
debt repayment
부채 감축
debt reduction
가계 부채
household debt
Related Expressions
빚
bit
debt (more common, informal term)
채무
chaemu
debt, obligation (more formal, legal term)
부채 비율
buchae bi-yul
debt-to-equity ratio
유동 부채
yudong buchae
current liabilities
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