Korean Dictionary
How to say "Paycheck" in Korean
“Paycheck” in Korean is 급여 수표 (pronounced "Geupyeo suhyo").
급여 수표
Geupyeo suhyo
Usage & Context
A check or payment for work done. Paychecks are typically issued monthly in Korea.
Example Sentence
급여 수표를 받았어요.
I received my paycheck.
How to use 급여 수표 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Paycheck” is 급여 수표, romanized as Geupyeo suhyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '급여 수표' is pronounced 'Geup-yeo Soo-pyo'. '급' sounds like 'geup' in 'cup' but with a 'g' sound. '여' is like 'yo' in 'yogurt'. '수' is pronounced like 'soo' in 'soon', and '표' is like 'pyo' in 'pyongyang'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking a colleague or HR about the salary payment schedule.
이번 달 급여 수표는 언제 나와요?
When does this month's paycheck come out?
Discussing a disappointing salary amount with a friend.
급여 수표가 생각보다 적게 나왔어요.
My paycheck was less than I expected.
Planning finances after receiving salary.
급여 수표를 받으면 바로 저축할 거예요.
I'll save it right away when I get my paycheck.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, direct bank transfers are the standard method for salary payments, not physical checks. Therefore, '급여 수표' (geupyeo supyo), meaning 'salary check,' is less commonly used in daily conversation than '월급' (wolgeup) or '급여' (geupyeo), which simply mean 'monthly salary' or 'pay.' The term '급여 수표' might appear in more formal, legal, or financial documents, or when specifically referring to the concept of a check, even if the payment is electronic.
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Common Phrases
월급날
Payday
월급 받다
To receive salary
월급이 밀리다
To have one's salary delayed
Related Expressions
월급
wolgeup
Monthly salary (most common term for paycheck)
봉급
bonggeup
Salary, wages (slightly more formal/older term)
임금
imgeum
Wages, pay (often used in labor contexts)
급여 명세서
geupyeo myeongseso
Pay stub / Salary statement
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