A2 noun #2,500 más común 2 min de lectura

결제

The act of paying for something you bought.

gyeolje
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Explanation at your level:

You use 결제 when you buy things. If you go to a store, you pay money. That is 결제. It is a very important word for shopping!

When you want to buy something, you ask, 'How can I pay?' In Korean, you say 결제. You can pay with cash or a card. It is a simple process.

In Korea, 결제 is used for both shopping and office work. When you use a credit card, the machine processes your 결제. It is a standard term for all financial transactions.

The nuance of 결제 changes based on context. In business, it implies a hierarchical approval process. You must distinguish it from 결재, which is a common spelling error even for native speakers.

Understanding the etymological roots of 결제 helps in distinguishing it from its homophone 결재. While both involve 'deciding,' one focuses on the flow of capital, while the other focuses on the flow of authority within an organization.

The term 결제 represents the intersection of commerce and bureaucracy. Its usage reflects the high-context nature of Korean professional life, where the act of 'signing off' (결재) is as critical as the 'settlement of funds' (결제).

Palabra en 30 segundos

  • 결제 means payment.
  • Used for money transactions.
  • Don't confuse with 결재 (approval).
  • Essential for daily life in Korea.

When you hear the word 결제, think of the final step in any transaction. Whether you are buying a snack at a convenience store or approving a budget report at work, this word covers it all.

It is a versatile term that bridges the gap between simple shopping and professional authorization. In everyday life, you will hear it most often when you are at the checkout counter.

The word 결제 is derived from Sino-Korean roots. The character 결 (決) means to decide or settle, and 제 (濟) relates to helping or crossing over a bridge.

Historically, this term was used to describe settling debts or clearing accounts. Over centuries, it evolved from strictly financial contexts into the modern corporate world, where it now also refers to the approval process of paperwork.

In casual settings, you use it with verbs like 하다 (to do). For example, 결제하다 means 'to make a payment.' You might hear, '카드 결제 되나요?' which means 'Can I pay by card?'

In a formal office setting, 결제 takes on the meaning of 'getting a signature' from a boss. It is common to hear '결제를 올리다,' which means to submit a document for approval.

1. 결제 대기: Waiting for payment/approval. Used when a transaction is pending.

2. 일시불 결제: One-time payment. Used when paying the full amount at once.

3. 할부 결제: Installment payment. Used for buying expensive items over time.

4. 결제 취소: Payment cancellation. Used when you want a refund.

5. 결제 수단: Payment method. Refers to cash, credit cards, or mobile pay.

Grammatically, 결제 functions as a noun. It is often combined with the verb 하다 to form a compound verb 결제하다.

Be careful not to confuse it with 결재, which sounds identical but refers specifically to the approval of documents by a superior. The pronunciation is [결제], emphasizing the clear 'gyeol' sound.

Fun Fact

The distinction between 결제 and 결재 is a classic test for native Korean speakers!

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ɡjʌldʒe/

Similar to 'gyeol-jeh'

US /ɡjʌldʒe/

Similar to 'gyeol-jeh'

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing 'gyeol'
  • Confusing with 'gyeol-jae'
  • Wrong pitch accent

Rhymes With

결재 부재 현재 존재 경제

Difficulty Rating

Lectura 2/5

Easy to read

Writing 2/5

Easy to write

Speaking 1/5

Very easy

Escucha 1/5

Very easy

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

돈 사다 카드

Learn Next

영수증 환불 계좌

Avanzado

결재 수수료 정산

Grammar to Know

Noun + 하다

결제하다

Noun + (으)로

카드로

Polite endings

결제합니다

Examples by Level

1

결제 부탁합니다.

Payment please.

Polite request

1

카드로 결제할게요.

2

현금 결제는 안 돼요.

3

결제가 완료되었습니다.

4

어디서 결제하나요?

5

결제 수단이 무엇인가요?

6

결제 창이 떴어요.

7

결제 버튼을 누르세요.

8

결제 내역을 확인하세요.

1

할부 결제로 해주세요.

2

결제 대기 중입니다.

3

모바일 결제를 이용하세요.

4

결제 취소를 원합니다.

5

자동 결제를 설정했어요.

6

결제 오류가 발생했습니다.

7

영수증 결제 확인.

8

온라인 결제는 안전합니다.

1

부장님께 결제를 올렸습니다.

2

결제 시스템이 점검 중입니다.

3

신용카드 결제 거절이 떴어요.

4

간편 결제 서비스가 편리합니다.

5

결제 대금을 입금했습니다.

6

해외 결제 수수료가 있어요.

7

결제 방식 변경이 가능한가요?

8

결제 완료 문자를 받았습니다.

1

기획안에 대한 최종 결제를 기다리고 있습니다.

2

결제 프로세스를 간소화할 필요가 있습니다.

3

전자 결제 시스템 도입을 검토 중입니다.

4

지불 결제 시장의 경쟁이 치열합니다.

5

결제 승인까지 시간이 좀 걸립니다.

6

결제 대행사를 통해 진행하세요.

7

결제 조건을 협의해야 합니다.

8

부적절한 결제 관행을 개선합시다.

1

기업 간의 대규모 결제는 신중해야 합니다.

2

결제와 결재의 차이를 명확히 이해하십시오.

3

디지털 결제 환경의 보안은 필수적입니다.

4

결제 불이행 시 법적 책임이 따릅니다.

5

결제 망의 안정성이 확보되었습니다.

6

글로벌 결제 표준을 준수합니다.

7

분할 결제 옵션을 제공합니다.

8

결제 흐름을 최적화하는 전략입니다.

Colocaciones comunes

카드 결제
결제하다
결제 완료
결제 취소
결제 수단
자동 결제
결제 대기
결제 오류
온라인 결제
간편 결제

Easily Confused

결제 vs 결재

Same pronunciation.

Document approval vs Money payment.

서류 결재 vs 카드 결제.

결제 vs 계산

Both mean paying.

계산 is for simple shopping/math.

식당 계산.

결제 vs 지불

Both mean payment.

지불 is more formal/abstract.

대금 지불.

결제 vs 입금

Both involve money.

입금 is just depositing.

계좌 입금.

Sentence Patterns

A2

[Noun]으로 결제하다

카드로 결제하다.

B1

결제를 [Verb]

결제를 완료하다.

A2

[Noun] 결제

모바일 결제.

A1

결제는 [Noun]입니다

결제는 카드입니다.

B2

결제를 [Verb]하다

결제를 요청하다.

How to Use It

frequency

10

Formality Scale

결재를 올리다 (Formal) 결제하겠습니다 (Neutral) 결제해 (Casual)

Errores comunes

결재하다 (instead of 결제하다) → 결제하다
결재 is for document approval, 결제 is for money.
돈을 결제하다 → 비용을 결제하다
You don't pay money, you pay the cost.
결제 받다 (for money) → 결제하다
You pay, you don't receive payment for your own purchase.
결제해 주세요 (to a boss) → 결재해 주세요
When asking a boss to sign a document, use 결재.
결제 되다 → 결제되다
It is a single verb, no space needed.

Tips

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Memory Trick

Think of '결제' as 'Cash' (starts with a similar sound).

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Native Usage

Use '결제' for digital or bank-related payments.

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Office Culture

Always check if you mean '결재' (approval) for work.

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Verb Pattern

Always use '결제하다'.

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Clear Sound

Ensure the 'gyeol' is crisp.

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Spelling

Don't mix up ㅔ and ㅐ.

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Did You Know?

It's one of the first words foreigners learn in Korea.

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Study Smart

Read receipts to see the word '결제'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Gyeol (Decide) + Je (Cross/Pay) = Deciding to pay.

Visual Association

A credit card sliding through a machine.

Word Web

돈 카드 영수증 쇼핑 은행

Desafío

Try saying '결제할게요' next time you buy coffee.

Origen de la palabra

Sino-Korean

Original meaning: Deciding and settling debts.

Contexto cultural

None.

Equivalent to 'payment' or 'checkout'.

Used in almost every Korean drama scene involving shopping or office politics.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At a store

  • 결제할게요
  • 카드로 할게요
  • 영수증 주세요

At an office

  • 결제 올렸습니다
  • 결제 부탁드립니다
  • 결제 완료되었습니다

Online shopping

  • 결제하기
  • 결제 수단 선택
  • 결제 오류

Bank

  • 자동 결제 신청
  • 결제일 확인

Conversation Starters

"어디서 결제하면 되나요?"

"결제 수단으로 무엇을 선호하세요?"

"요즘 간편 결제가 정말 편하죠?"

"결제 오류가 나서 당황했던 적 있나요?"

"자동 결제를 사용하시나요?"

Journal Prompts

오늘 쇼핑을 하면서 결제했던 경험을 써보세요.

왜 결제와 결재를 구분하는 것이 중요할까요?

어떤 결제 방식을 가장 좋아하나요?

결제 시스템이 없는 세상은 어떨까요?

Preguntas frecuentes

8 preguntas

결제 is for money, 결재 is for document approval.

Usually '납부' is preferred for taxes.

It is a noun, but used with '하다' to act as a verb.

카드 결제 되나요?

Payment completed.

Yes, '계산' is more common, but '결제' is fine.

It is standard in both formal and informal contexts.

Because of the homophone 결재.

Ponte a prueba

fill blank A1

물건을 사고 ___를 합니다.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 결제

결제 is for payment.

multiple choice A2

Which is the correct payment method?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 카드

Card is a method.

true false B1

결제 and 결재 are the same word.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

They have different meanings.

match pairs B1

Word

Significado

All matched!

Matching terms.

sentence order B2

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:

Correct structure.

Puntuación: /5

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