Explanation at your level:
A 견적서 is a paper that says how much money a job costs. You use it when you want to buy something big.
When you hire a professional, they give you a 견적서. It shows the price for the work. It helps you know if you have enough money.
A 견적서 is a formal document. It includes a list of costs for services or products. Businesses use it to show customers what they will charge for a project.
In professional environments, a 견적서 acts as a preliminary offer. It provides a detailed breakdown of expenses, allowing the client to evaluate the feasibility of the project before signing a contract.
The 견적서 serves as a critical instrument in commercial negotiation. It delineates the scope of work and the associated financial commitments, ensuring that both parties have a clear understanding of the project's economic requirements.
Etymologically rooted in the calculation of accumulated costs, the 견적서 represents the intersection of administrative precision and commercial trust. It is an essential artifact in B2B transactions, providing a structured, transparent, and legally significant estimation of project valuation.
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- A formal document for cost estimation.
- Used primarily in business and services.
- Not legally binding but important for trust.
- Essential for comparing prices before buying.
Think of a 견적서 as a roadmap for your wallet! When you want to hire someone to fix your roof or build a website, they don't just guess the price. They calculate it carefully and put it in a document called a 견적서.
This document is super important because it keeps things transparent. It lists exactly what you are paying for, like parts, labor, and taxes. It’s like a promise of what the final bill will look like, so there are no scary surprises when the work is finished.
The word 견적서 is a Sino-Korean term. It is composed of three characters: 견 (見, to see/estimate), 적 (積, to pile up/calculate), and 서 (書, document).
Historically, this reflects the old way of bookkeeping where one would 'see' the items and 'pile up' the costs to reach a total. It evolved from traditional trade records into the modern business standard we use today. It’s fascinating how these ancient characters still perfectly describe a modern digital invoice or quote!
You will mostly hear 견적서 in business or professional settings. If you are renovating your house, you would ask a contractor for a 견적서 to compare prices.
Common collocations include 견적서를 요청하다 (to request a quote) or 견적서를 받다 (to receive a quote). It is a formal term, so you wouldn't use it when talking about buying a candy bar at a convenience store, but it is essential for major services.
While 견적서 is a technical noun, it appears in many business idioms. 1. 견적을 내다: To prepare an estimate. 2. 견적을 뽑다: To calculate a rough cost. 3. 견적을 비교하다: To compare multiple quotes. 4. 견적서가 나오다: The estimate is ready. 5. 견적을 수정하다: To adjust the estimate after negotiation.
In Korean, 견적서 functions as a standard noun. It is often used with particles like '-를' (object) or '-가' (subject). Pronounced as [견적써], the final syllable '서' is often aspirated due to the preceding consonant.
It doesn't have a plural form because it is a collective noun in this context. It rhymes with words like 명세서 (specification) or 계산서 (bill), which are all part of the same business document family.
Fun Fact
It uses characters that date back to ancient accounting methods.
Pronunciation Guide
Korean phonetic approximation
Korean phonetic approximation
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing '서' as '써'
- Dropping the 'n' sound
- Incorrect stress
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to recognize in business documents
Requires formal vocabulary
Useful in specific contexts
Common in professional settings
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Noun + 를
견적서를 받다
Verb + 아/어 주다
견적서를 보내주세요
Noun + 에 따르면
견적서에 따르면
Examples by Level
견적서를 주세요.
Please give me the estimate.
Request pattern.
견적서가 비싸요.
The estimate is expensive.
Adjective usage.
견적서를 확인해요.
I am checking the estimate.
Action verb.
견적서를 봤어요.
I saw the estimate.
Past tense.
견적서가 필요해요.
I need an estimate.
Need pattern.
견적서를 읽어요.
I read the estimate.
Simple verb.
견적서를 찾아요.
I am looking for the estimate.
Search verb.
이것은 견적서예요.
This is an estimate.
Copula.
견적서를 비교하고 싶습니다.
견적서에 세금이 포함되어 있나요?
새 견적서를 보내주세요.
견적서가 너무 복잡해요.
견적서를 이메일로 받았습니다.
견적서의 가격을 조정할 수 있나요?
견적서를 검토 중입니다.
견적서 작성이 끝났습니다.
공사 시작 전에 견적서를 꼭 받아야 합니다.
여러 업체로부터 견적서를 요청했습니다.
견적서에 명시된 금액과 실제 비용이 다릅니다.
견적서 내용을 상세히 살펴보세요.
견적서 발급까지 며칠 걸리나요?
견적서를 바탕으로 예산을 세웠습니다.
견적서의 유효 기간이 지났습니다.
견적서 수정본을 다시 보내드리겠습니다.
견적서의 세부 항목을 조정하여 비용을 절감했습니다.
견적서가 승인되어 작업을 시작할 수 있습니다.
경쟁력 있는 견적서를 제시하는 것이 중요합니다.
견적서의 기술적 사양을 다시 확인하십시오.
견적서와 계약서의 차이를 이해해야 합니다.
견적서에 포함되지 않은 추가 비용이 발생했습니다.
견적서 제출 기한을 엄수해 주십시오.
견적서의 투명성은 신뢰를 구축하는 핵심입니다.
견적서의 산출 근거를 명확히 제시해 주시기 바랍니다.
본 견적서는 향후 계약의 기초 자료로 활용될 예정입니다.
견적서상의 단가 산정 방식에 의문이 있습니다.
상호 합의된 견적서를 바탕으로 업무를 추진합니다.
견적서의 포괄적 범위가 명확하지 않아 재검토가 필요합니다.
견적서의 변동 가능성에 대해 사전 고지가 필요합니다.
견적서는 프로젝트의 경제적 타당성을 평가하는 지표입니다.
견적서의 각 항목은 엄격한 기준에 따라 산정되었습니다.
견적서의 정밀한 분석을 통해 예산 효율성을 극대화했습니다.
견적서의 법적 구속력 여부를 사전에 검토하십시오.
견적서의 복잡한 구조는 프로젝트의 다각적 측면을 반영합니다.
견적서 제출은 입찰 과정의 필수적인 전제 조건입니다.
견적서의 가독성을 높이는 것이 고객 설득의 핵심입니다.
견적서의 데이터 무결성을 보장하는 시스템을 구축했습니다.
견적서의 항목별 가중치를 분석하여 최적의 안을 도출합니다.
견적서의 미묘한 문구 차이가 최종 계약에 영향을 미칩니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"견적을 내다"
To calculate an estimate
수리비 견적을 내보자.
neutral"견적을 뽑다"
To draft a rough estimate
대략적인 견적을 뽑아봤어.
casual"견적을 맞추다"
To adjust an estimate to a budget
예산에 맞춰 견적을 맞췄다.
neutral"견적을 깎다"
To negotiate for a lower price
견적을 깎아달라고 부탁했다.
casual"견적이 나오다"
The estimate is ready
이제 견적이 나왔습니다.
neutral"견적을 확인하다"
To verify the estimate
견적을 확인해 주세요.
neutralEasily Confused
Both are business documents
Quote vs Bill
Quote before, Bill after.
Both involve money
Estimate vs Tax Invoice
Estimate is for planning, invoice is for tax.
Both are papers
Estimate vs Receipt
Estimate is for future, receipt is for past.
Both are formal
Proposal vs Price List
Proposal includes ideas, quote is just price.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 견적서를 + 요청하다
고객이 견적서를 요청했습니다.
견적서를 + 확인하고 + Verb
견적서를 확인하고 연락주세요.
견적서에 + 따르면
견적서에 따르면 비용은 100달러입니다.
견적서를 + 바탕으로
견적서를 바탕으로 예산을 정했습니다.
견적서를 + 수정해 + 주십시오
견적서를 수정해 주십시오.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Verwandt
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
A document itself cannot be cheap, the price inside is.
You receive a quote, you don't buy the paper.
Writing/drafting is more professional.
Focus on the content, not appearance.
Literal mistake in some translations.
Tips
Break it down
See + Pile + Document.
Professionalism
Always keep your quotes organized.
Business Etiquette
Always thank them for the quote.
Particles
Use -를 with 견적서.
Clear Diction
Pronounce the 'eo' clearly.
Don't confuse with bill
Quote = Before, Bill = After.
Etymology
It's a very old word.
Flashcards
Use pictures of documents.
Emailing
Use formal language when asking.
Plurality
Korean doesn't use plurals here.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Gyeon (See) + Jeok (Pile) + Seo (Document)
Visual Association
A pile of coins next to a document.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Ask for a quote for your next haircut.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Document for seeing and piling up values
Kultureller Kontext
None, strictly professional.
Equivalent to 'Quote' or 'Estimate' in English.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Construction
- 공사 견적서
- 상세 견적
- 비용 산출
IT Services
- 개발 견적서
- 유지보수 견적
- 프로젝트 견적
Automotive
- 수리 견적서
- 부품 가격
- 공임비
Business Meetings
- 견적서 검토
- 가격 협상
- 최종 견적
Conversation Starters
"견적서를 어디서 받을 수 있나요?"
"이 견적서는 너무 비싼 것 같아요."
"견적서를 이메일로 보내주실 수 있나요?"
"견적서의 세부 사항을 설명해 주세요."
"다른 업체와 견적서를 비교해 봐도 될까요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you had to ask for a quote.
Why is it important to have a written estimate?
What would you do if a quote was higher than expected?
How does a 견적서 help build trust in business?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is an estimate before the work is done.
Yes, it is common to negotiate prices.
The service provider or seller.
Usually no, it is an offer subject to change.
You should ask for a revised 견적서.
Only for big purchases like cars or home repairs.
One is the act/concept, the other is the physical document.
Sometimes, to indicate acceptance.
Teste dich selbst
저는 ___를 요청했습니다.
You request a quote (견적서) in business.
견적서의 의미는 무엇입니까?
It relates to price information.
견적서는 물건을 살 때 받는 영수증과 같습니다.
An estimate is before payment; a receipt is after.
Word
Bedeutung
Distinguishing business documents.
Adverb + Object + Verb.
Ergebnis: /5
Summary
A 견적서 is your best friend when you want to avoid surprise costs in any big project.
- A formal document for cost estimation.
- Used primarily in business and services.
- Not legally binding but important for trust.
- Essential for comparing prices before buying.
Break it down
See + Pile + Document.
Professionalism
Always keep your quotes organized.
Business Etiquette
Always thank them for the quote.
Particles
Use -를 with 견적서.
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