Korean Dictionary
How to say "Refund" in Korean
“Refund” in Korean is 환불 (pronounced "hwan-bul").
환불
hwan-bul
Usage & Context
환불 is a refund of money for returned items or cancelled orders. Korean consumer protection laws ensure customers can get refunds for defective products.
Example Sentence
환불을 받고 싶어요.
I want to get a refund.
How to use 환불 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Refund” is 환불, romanized as hwan-bul.
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 환불.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'hwan,' sounds like 'hwan' in 'swan' but with a clear 'h' sound at the beginning. The second syllable, 'bul,' rhymes with 'bull' or 'pull.' The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
A store clerk explaining the return policy for a specific item.
이 제품은 환불이 안 돼요.
This product is not refundable.
A friend talking about an online shopping experience.
온라인으로 주문했는데, 사이즈가 안 맞아서 환불 신청했어요.
I ordered online, but the size didn't fit, so I applied for a refund.
Asking at a movie theater ticket counter.
영화표를 취소하면 환불받을 수 있나요?
If I cancel the movie tickets, can I get a refund?
Cultural Context
Korean consumer protection laws are generally strong, ensuring customers can get refunds for defective products or within a certain period for online purchases. However, smaller shops or specific items (like custom-made goods or certain sale items) might have '환불 불가' (no refunds) signs, which are legally binding if clearly displayed. Always check the refund policy before purchasing, especially at independent stores.
Editorial note
We review entries like 환불 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
환불해주세요.
Please give me a refund.
환불 정책이 어떻게 돼요?
What is your refund policy?
환불 기간이 지났어요.
The refund period has passed.
Related Expressions
교환
gyo-hwan
exchange
반품
ban-pum
return (of goods)
취소
chwi-so
cancellation
영수증
yeong-su-jeung
receipt
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