입금

§ Understanding 입금 (ipgeum)

The Korean word 입금 (ipgeum) is a noun that means 'deposit'. This is a very practical word you'll encounter often, especially when dealing with money, banking, or payments in Korea. Think of it as the act of putting money into an account.

DEFINITION

Deposit; a sum of money placed in a bank account.

When do people use it? Any time money is being transferred into an account, 입금 (ipgeum) is the word you'll hear. This could be for a variety of situations:

• Paying bills
• Sending money to someone
• Putting your salary into your bank account
• Making an advance payment for a service or product

§ Common Scenarios for 입금 (ipgeum)

Let's look at some common situations where 입금 (ipgeum) is used. You'll see it on bank statements, ATM screens, and in conversations about financial transactions.

Here, the verb '하다' (to do) is often attached to 입금 to form 입금하다, meaning 'to deposit'. This is a very common pattern in Korean where a noun + 하다 forms a verb.

In this example, '되다' (to become/to be done) is used with 입금 to indicate that the deposit has occurred. This is a passive construction, often used when something happens to you or your account.

You might also see 입금 in phrases like '입금 확인' (deposit confirmation) or '입금 계좌' (deposit account). These are essential terms if you're ever setting up a bank transfer or confirming a payment.

This phrase is very useful when you've sent money and need to make sure the recipient has received it. It's a polite way to follow up on a transaction.

§ Expanding Your Vocabulary with 입금 (ipgeum)

To give you a better grasp, let's compare 입금 with its opposite. The opposite of 입금 (ipgeum) is '출금 (chulgeum)', which means 'withdrawal'. Learning these related words together can help you remember them more easily.

• 입금 (ipgeum): Deposit (money going IN)
• 출금 (chulgeum): Withdrawal (money coming OUT)

Understanding 입금 is crucial for managing your finances in Korea, whether you're paying rent, buying something online, or just checking your bank balance. It's a fundamental word for everyday financial literacy.

§ 입금: The Basics

Alright, let's break down 입금 (ipgeum). This is a super practical word to know, especially if you're dealing with money in Korea, which you probably will be!

DEFINITION

Deposit; a sum of money placed in a bank account.

Think of 입금 as the act of putting money into an account. It's used just like 'deposit' in English, whether you're talking about putting money into a bank, or paying for something in advance.

§ How to use 입금 in a sentence

Using 입금 is straightforward, but it's important to know the verbs that often go with it. Since 입금 is a noun, you'll usually pair it with verbs like 하다 (hada - to do) or 되다 (doeda - to become/be done).

• 입금하다 (ipgeumhada): To make a deposit. This is the most common way to use it when you are the one doing the depositing.

  은행에 돈을 입금했어요.

  (I deposited money into the bank.)

  월세 입금하다 잊지 마세요.

  (Don't forget to deposit the monthly rent.)

• 입금되다 (ipgeumdoeda): To be deposited. Use this when the deposit is happening to you, or when you're talking about money arriving in an account passively.

  월급이 오늘 입금될 거예요.

  (My salary will be deposited today.)

  환불 금액이 계좌로 입금되었습니다.

  (The refund amount has been deposited into the account.)

§ Important particles with 입금

When talking about deposits, you'll often see these particles:

• 에 (e): To (a place/account). This particle indicates the destination of the deposit.

  제 계좌에 돈을 입금해 주세요.

  (Please deposit money into my account.)

• 으로/로 (euro/ro): To/into (a specific account number). While 에 is more general for a place, 으로/로 can be used when specifically referring to an account number or method.

  이 계좌번호로 입금하시면 됩니다.

  (You can deposit to this account number.)

• 이/가 (i/ga): Subject marker. When 입금 itself is the subject of the sentence, like when you're talking about 'the deposit' itself.

  입금이 확인되었습니다.

  (The deposit has been confirmed.)

§ Understanding '입금' in Daily Life

The word 입금 (ipgeum) is super practical in Korea. It means 'deposit' and you'll hear it often, especially when dealing with money. While the dictionary definition is straightforward – putting money into a bank account – its usage extends to various everyday situations. Understanding when and where to use it will make your life in Korea much smoother.

§ At the Bank or ATM

This is probably the most common place to encounter 입금. Whether you're at a bank counter or an ATM, if you're putting money into an account, you're making an 입금. The ATM screen will often have an '입금' button, and bank tellers will use the term.

DEFINITION

Deposit; a sum of money placed in a bank account.

§ Online Shopping and Transactions

When you're buying something online in Korea, especially from smaller shops or for certain services, you might be asked to make a bank transfer. This is often referred to as '입금'. You'll transfer the money to the seller's account, and they'll confirm your 입금 before sending your items.

§ Work and Salary

If you're working in Korea, your salary will be 'deposited' into your bank account. You'll hear about '월급 입금' (wolgeup ipgeum), which means 'salary deposit'. Companies often use this term when discussing payroll.

§ Rent and Bills

For paying rent, utilities, or other recurring bills, you might be asked to '입금' the money directly to an account. This is common with landlords or service providers who don't use automatic payment systems.

§ General Money Transfers

Any time you are sending money to someone else's account, you are making an 입금. This could be to a friend, family member, or for various personal transactions. It's a broad term that covers putting money into *any* bank account, not just your own.

• When you're dealing with money in Korea, whether it's banking, shopping, or getting paid, 입금 is a word you'll hear and use frequently. Pay attention to the context, and you'll quickly get the hang of it.

• Remember, while it literally means 'deposit', it's widely used for any kind of money transfer *into* an account.