Korean

Meaning: money
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I want to earn a lot of money.
나는 돈이 있다.
I have money.
돈을 많이 모아서 집을 샀어요.
I saved a lot of money and bought a house.
저는 매달 은행에 돈을 저축합니다.
I save money in the bank every month.
저는 아르바이트로 돈을 벌어요.
I earn money with a part-time job.
그는 돈의 지배를 받지 않고 살고 싶어 했다.
He wanted to live without being controlled by money.
내 지갑에 돈이 하나도 없어.
There is no money in my wallet.
그는 돈의 유혹에 넘어갔다.
He succumbed to the temptation of money.
그는 돈의 노예로 살고 있다.
He is living as a slave to money.
나는 친구에게 빌린 돈을 갚았다.
I paid back the money I borrowed from my friend.

Usage Notes

Refers to currency used for exchange. It can also refer to wealth or assets in a broader sense.

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