Korean Dictionary
How to say "Warranty" in Korean
“Warranty” in Korean is 보증서 (pronounced "Bojeungseo").
보증서
Bojeungseo
Usage & Context
보증서 (warranty certificate) is important when buying electronics or appliances in Korea. Korean consumer law provides strong warranty protections. Always check the warranty period and conditions when making large purchases.
Example Sentence
전자제품 살 때 보증서를 꼭 챙겨야 해요.
You should always keep the warranty when buying electronics.
How to use 보증서 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Warranty” is 보증서, romanized as Bojeungseo.
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 보증서.
Pronunciation Guide
보증 (Bojeung): 'Bo' sounds like 'bow' in 'rainbow'. 'Jeung' sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle'. 서 (seo): Sounds like 'saw' but with a softer 's' and a short 'eo' vowel, similar to 'suh' in 'butter'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Asking a salesperson about a product's warranty.
이 제품 보증서 기간이 얼마나 돼요?
How long is the warranty period for this product?
Explaining the importance of keeping the warranty.
보증서가 없으면 무상 수리가 안 돼요.
If you don't have the warranty, free repairs aren't possible.
Reminding oneself to store important documents.
새 냉장고 보증서는 잘 보관해야지.
I need to keep the new refrigerator's warranty safe.
Cultural Context
In Korea, a '보증서' is essential for electronics and major appliances. Consumer protection laws are strong, and a valid warranty ensures free repairs or replacements within the specified period, often referred to as '무상 A/S' (free after-sales service). It's common practice to register products online with the manufacturer using the warranty information to ensure coverage.
Editorial note
We review entries like 보증서 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
보증서 있어요?
Do you have the warranty?
보증 기간
Warranty period
보증서 분실
Lost warranty
Related Expressions
A/S
A-eseu
After-sales service
무상 수리
Musang suri
Free repair
유상 수리
Yusang suri
Paid repair
품질 보증
Pumjil bojeung
Quality assurance
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