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총액

chong-aek Top 8,000

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces 총액 en 30 secondes

Explication 총액 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use '총액' (chong-aek) frequently, but you will definitely see it! When you go to a store in Korea, look at your receipt. You will see a number at the bottom. The word next to it might be '총액'. It simply means 'Total'. It is like the 'Total' at the bottom of a bill. You can think of it as 'All the money together'. Even if you cannot say complex sentences yet, knowing that '총액' is the final amount you need to pay is very helpful. For example, if a cashier points to a screen and says '총액입니다' (It is the total), they are telling you the final price. It's a very useful word for shopping and eating out. Just remember: 총액 = Money Total.

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At the A2 level, you can start using '총액' in simple sentences to talk about shopping and basic expenses. You are learning how to manage daily life in Korean, and '총액' is a key part of that. You can use it with the verb '이다' (to be) or '얼마예요?' (how much is it?). For instance, '총액이 얼마예요?' means 'How much is the total amount?'. You might also use it when talking with friends about splitting a bill. You can say '총액을 나눠요' (Let's divide the total). At this level, you are moving beyond just 'this' and 'that' and starting to use professional-sounding words for money. It helps you understand receipts and bank apps much better.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '총액' in various work and social contexts. You can use it to describe budgets, plan trips, or discuss costs in more detail. You might use expressions like '총액을 계산하다' (to calculate the total) or '총액을 확인하다' (to check the total). You will also notice that '총액' is often combined with other words, like '수입 총액' (total income) or '지출 총액' (total expenses). You should be able to explain how a total was reached, perhaps mentioning taxes or discounts. For example: '할인을 받아서 총액이 줄어들었어요' (The total decreased because I got a discount). This level requires you to use the word accurately with different particles like '이/가' and '을/를'.

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At the B2 level, '총액' becomes a standard part of your vocabulary for discussing business, economics, and social issues. You will hear it in news reports about the national budget or the '시가총액' (market capitalization) of companies. You should be able to use it in more complex grammatical structures, such as '총액에 달하다' (to reach a total amount). At this stage, you are expected to understand the difference between '총액' (total amount), '순이익' (net profit), and '매출' (sales). You might use it in a debate about government spending or in a professional presentation at work. You can also use it to discuss larger concepts like '평생 소득 총액' (total lifetime income). Precision is key at this level.

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At the C1 level, you use '총액' with a high degree of nuance and professional accuracy. You are likely using it in academic writing, legal documents, or high-level business negotiations. You understand that '총액' is a formal term and you can contrast it with '총계' (grand total) or '합계' (sum) depending on the specific accounting or statistical context. You might use it in phrases like '총액 배분 방식' (total amount allocation method) or '총액 계약' (lump-sum contract). Your understanding of the word includes its Hanja roots, allowing you to recognize related words like '총량' (total quantity) or '정액' (fixed amount). You can discuss complex financial trends and use '총액' to summarize large datasets effectively.

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At the C2 level, '총액' is a tool you use effortlessly in any context, from philosophical discussions about value to highly technical financial analysis. You can use it to criticize economic policies, analyze market fluctuations, or draft intricate contracts. You understand the subtle connotations it carries in different industries—for example, how '총액' in a construction contract might imply a 'lump sum' agreement that limits additional costs. You can handle the word in the most formal 'Hapsho-che' or 'Hasipsio-che' styles without hesitation. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker who has a background in finance or law. You can also appreciate and use puns or wordplay involving the Hanja roots of the word if the situation arises.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

총액 en 30 secondes

총액 (Chong-aek) means 'total amount' and is primarily used for money and financial figures in formal settings.
It is composed of Hanja: '총' (total) and '액' (amount), making it more formal than casual words like '합계'.
You will see it on receipts, in business contracts, and during economic news broadcasts to describe the bottom line.
Common collocations include '매출 총액' (total sales) and '총액을 계산하다' (to calculate the total amount).

The Korean word 총액 (Chong-aek) is a formal and precise noun used to describe the absolute sum or the total aggregate of money, quantities, or values. Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters), it combines 총 (總) meaning 'all' or 'total' and 액 (額) meaning 'amount' or 'sum'. While English speakers might use 'total' or 'sum' interchangeably in casual conversation, 총액 carries a slightly more official or mathematical weight, making it the standard term in business, accounting, retail, and formal reports. You will encounter this word most frequently when dealing with financial transactions, such as the bottom line of a receipt, the total cost of a construction project, or the aggregate value of exports in a national economy.

Financial Context: In banking and accounting, 총액 refers to the gross amount before any deductions or the final tally after all additions are made. For example, '매출 총액' refers to the total sales volume.

이번 달 지출 총액이 예산을 초과했습니다.

Translation: The total amount of expenses this month has exceeded the budget.

Beyond just money, 총액 can occasionally refer to the total quantity of items if those items are being valued as a single unit of measurement, though '총량' (total quantity) is more common for physical mass. However, in 99% of cases, if you see 총액, you should think about the 'bottom line' on a bill. It is the final destination of a calculation. When you are shopping at a supermarket like E-Mart or Lotte Mart, the screen at the self-checkout will display the 총액 once all items are scanned. It represents the culmination of various parts into a singular, unified whole.

Statistical Usage: In government statistics, you will see '수출 총액' (Total Export Amount) or '국방비 총액' (Total Defense Budget). It implies a macro-level view of figures.

계약서에 명시된 총액을 확인해 주세요.

Translation: Please check the total amount specified in the contract.

Understanding 총액 is vital for navigating life in Korea, especially when dealing with taxes (세금), insurance (보험), or real estate (부동산). When signing a lease for a 'Jeonse' (lump-sum deposit) apartment, the 총액 of the deposit is the most critical number on the page. It is not just a 'number'; it is the definitive value that defines the transaction. In academic settings, it might appear in economics textbooks to describe the 'Aggregate Demand' (총수요) or 'Total Supply' (총공급), showing how the root '총' (total) branches out into various complex concepts. This word serves as a linguistic anchor for anything that requires a final tally.

Using 총액 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun that often functions as the subject or object of a sentence. It is frequently paired with verbs like '계산하다' (to calculate), '확인하다' (to check), '지불하다' (to pay), or '달하다' (to reach/amount to). Because it is a formal word, it often appears with the honorific ending '-습니다' or the polite '-어요'.

Grammar Pattern: [Noun] + 총액: You can specify what the total is for by placing another noun before it. Examples: '공사 총액' (Total cost of construction), '벌금 총액' (Total amount of fines).

장바구니에 담긴 물건들의 총액은 5만 원입니다.

Translation: The total amount for the items in the shopping cart is 50,000 won.

When you want to say that something 'amounts to' a certain total, you use the particle '~에' followed by the verb '달하다' or '이르다'. For example, '피해액이 총액 10억 원에 달합니다' (The damage amounts to a total of 1 billion won). This structure is very common in news reporting. Alternatively, in a simple sentence, you can use the copula '이다' (to be) to state the total directly.

우리는 식비 총액을 반으로 나누어 냈어요.

Translation: We split the total amount of the food bill in half.

In more complex sentences, 총액 can be modified by clauses. For instance, '내가 지금까지 모은 저금 총액' (The total amount of savings I have gathered so far). Here, the descriptive clause '내가 지금까지 모은' (that I gathered until now) modifies '저금 총액'. This allows for very specific descriptions of financial figures. Remember that 총액 is almost always used with numerical values; you wouldn't use it to describe the 'total' of something abstract like 'total happiness'—for that, you would use '전체' or '모두'.

If you are living in Korea, you will hear and see 총액 in several specific environments. The most common is the **retail environment**. While a cashier might say "전부 해서 (all together) 만 원입니다," the printed receipt (영수증) will almost certainly use the word 총액 or '결제 총액' (Total Payment Amount). It is the official label for the final number you are charged.

News and Media: Economic news broadcasts use this word constantly. You'll hear about the '시가총액' (Market Capitalization) of companies like Samsung or the '수출입 총액' (Total Import/Export amount) of the country.

삼성전자의 시가총액이 다시 상승했습니다.

Translation: Samsung Electronics' market capitalization (total market value) has risen again.

Another place is the **workplace**. During budget meetings, managers will discuss the '예산 총액' (Total budget amount) for the next quarter. If you are submitting an expense report, you need to calculate the 총액 of your receipts. It is also found in **legal and official documents**. Tax returns, insurance policies, and loan agreements all use 총액 to ensure there is no ambiguity about the money involved. If you are watching a drama involving a massive heist or a business takeover, the characters will often argue over the 총액 of the deal.

이번 프로젝트의 투자 총액은 얼마인가요?

Translation: What is the total investment amount for this project?

Finally, you will see it on **online shopping websites**. When you go to your 'Cart' or 'Checkout' page on sites like Coupang or Gmarket, the final sum before you click 'Buy' is labeled 총액. It usually includes the price of the goods plus shipping fees (배송비). Seeing this word is your cue that 'this is the final price you will pay'. It is a word of closure and finality in the world of commerce.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is using 총액 for non-monetary totals. While 'total' in English can describe 'the total number of people' or 'the total amount of water', 총액 specifically refers to an **amount** (usually money). If you want to say 'total number of people', you should use '총인원' (total number of people) or '총수' (total number). Using 총액 for people would sound like you are putting a price tag on them!

Mistake: 총액 vs. 합계: People often confuse 총액 with '합계' (hap-gye). While they are similar, '합계' is the result of adding things together (the 'sum'), whereas 총액 is the resulting 'amount' itself. Use '합계' when talking about the process of addition and 총액 when focusing on the final monetary value.

[Wrong] 파티에 온 사람들의 총액이 20명입니다.

Correct: 파티에 온 사람들의 총인원이 20명입니다. (The total number of people is 20.)

Another mistake is confusing 총액 with '금액' (geum-aek). '금액' simply means 'an amount of money'. Every 총액 is a '금액', but not every '금액' is a 총액. For example, the price of one apple is a '금액', but the price of ten apples added together is the 총액. If you use 총액 when referring to a single, non-aggregated price, it sounds slightly awkward.

[Wrong] 이 사과 한 개의 총액은 얼마인가요?

Correct: 이 사과 한 개의 가격은 얼마인가요? (How much is the price of this one apple?)

Finally, remember that 총액 is a noun. Beginners sometimes try to use it as an adjective or an adverb directly. You cannot say "총액 지불했어요" to mean "I paid the total." You must say "총액을 지불했어요" (I paid the total amount). Particles are essential in Korean to define the role of the word in the sentence. Skipping the object marker '을' in formal writing would be a noticeable error.

Korean has several words that translate to 'total' or 'sum' in English, but they are used in different contexts. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker. The most common alternatives to 총액 are '합계', '총계', '전액', and '전체'.

총액 vs. 합계 (Hap-gye): 총액 is the final monetary value. '합계' is the sum of any numbers (could be people, hours, or money). If you add 5 apples and 3 apples, the '합계' is 8 apples. You wouldn't use 총액 there.
총액 vs. 전액 (Jeon-aek): '전액' means 'the full amount' or 'the entire sum'. It is often used when talking about paying off a debt or receiving a refund. "전액 환불" means a full refund. 총액 is the calculated total; '전액' is that total viewed as a complete entity.

장학금으로 등록금 전액을 면제받았습니다.

Translation: I received a full (entire) tuition waiver as a scholarship.

Then there is '총계' (chong-gye), which is 'grand total'. This is even more formal than 총액 and is used in statistics and very high-level accounting. If 총액 is the total of one bill, '총계' might be the total of all bills for the entire year. It implies an even larger aggregation. For everyday usage, 총액 is usually sufficient for monetary totals.

총액 vs. 전체 (Jeon-che): '전체' means 'the whole' or 'the entirety'. It can be used for things, people, or time. "전체 학생" means 'all students'. 총액 is strictly for numerical/monetary values.

이것이 오늘 우리가 쓴 돈의 총액입니다.

Translation: This is the total amount of money we spent today.

In summary, while there are many words for 'total', 총액 is your best friend when you are dealing with money and want to be precise and professional. It sits perfectly between the casual '다 해서' and the hyper-statistical '총계'. Mastering its use will significantly improve your ability to handle financial conversations in Korean.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The character 額 (액) originally meant 'forehead'. Because the forehead is the 'top' or 'limit' of the face, it eventually came to mean a 'limit', 'frame', or 'fixed amount' of money.

Guide de prononciation

UK tɕʰoŋ.ɛk

US tɕʰoŋ.ɛk

The stress is equal on both syllables, as is typical in Korean, but the first syllable '총' may sound slightly longer or higher in pitch.

Rime avec

금액 (geum-aek) 정액 (jeong-aek) 가액 (ga-aek) 차액 (cha-aek) 거액 (geo-aek) 세액 (se-aek) 잔액 (jan-aek) 편액 (pyeon-aek)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing '총' like 'chong' with a soft English 'ch'. It needs more air (aspiration).
Pronouncing '액' like 'ake' (as in cake). It should be a short 'ae' sound like 'met'.
Releasing the final 'k' sound too much. In Korean, final consonants are often unreleased.
Confusing the vowel 'ae' (애) with 'e' (에), though they sound almost identical to modern speakers.
Not connecting the sounds smoothly; it should flow as one word: chong-aek.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize on documents once learned.

Écriture 3/5

Requires remembering the correct Hanja-based spelling.

Expression orale 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward.

Écoute 2/5

Distinct sound, easy to pick out in financial contexts.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

돈 (Money) 얼마 (How much) 계산 (Calculation) 영수증 (Receipt) 숫자 (Number)

Apprends ensuite

시가총액 (Market Cap) 세금 (Tax) 환불 (Refund) 예산 (Budget) 부채 (Debt)

Avancé

거시경제 (Macroeconomics) 재무제표 (Financial Statements) 유동성 (Liquidity) 자본금 (Capital)

Grammaire à connaître

Noun + 이/가 (Subject Marker)

총액이 너무 많아요.

Noun + 을/를 (Object Marker)

총액을 계산해 주세요.

Noun + 은/는 (Topic Marker)

총액은 5만 원입니다.

Noun + 에 달하다 (To reach an amount)

총액이 100만 원에 달합니다.

Noun + 보다 (Comparison)

총액이 생각보다 적어요.

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Exemples par niveau

총액은 만 원입니다.

The total is ten thousand won.

총액 (total) + 은 (topic marker) + 만 원 (10,000 won) + 입니다 (is).

총액이 얼마예요?

How much is the total?

총액 (total) + 이 (subject marker) + 얼마예요 (how much is it)?

이것이 총액입니다.

This is the total amount.

이것 (this) + 이 (subject marker) + 총액 (total) + 입니다 (is).

총액을 확인하세요.

Please check the total.

총액 (total) + 을 (object marker) + 확인하세요 (please check).

총액이 비싸요.

The total is expensive.

총액 (total) + 이 (subject marker) + 비싸요 (is expensive).

총액을 보여주세요.

Please show me the total.

총액 (total) + 을 (object marker) + 보여주세요 (please show).

총액은 여기 있어요.

The total is here.

총액 (total) + 은 (topic marker) + 여기 (here) + 있어요 (is/exists).

총액이 맞아요?

Is the total correct?

총액 (total) + 이 (subject marker) + 맞아요 (is correct)?

어제 쇼핑한 총액이 5만 원이에요.

The total amount I shopped for yesterday is 50,000 won.

어제 쇼핑한 (shopped yesterday - modifying clause) + 총액 (total).

우리는 식사 총액을 똑같이 나눴어요.

We split the total meal amount equally.

식사 총액 (meal total) + 을 (object marker) + 나눴어요 (divided).

여행 경비 총액을 계산해 봅시다.

Let's try calculating the total travel expenses.

여행 경비 총액 (travel expense total) + 을 (object marker).

영수증에 총액이 안 적혀 있어요.

The total is not written on the receipt.

총액 (total) + 이 (subject marker) + 안 적혀 있어요 (is not written).

할인 전 총액은 더 높았어요.

The total before the discount was higher.

할인 전 (before discount) + 총액 (total).

이번 달 용돈 총액을 다 썼어요.

I spent the total amount of this month's allowance.

용돈 총액 (allowance total) + 을 (object marker).

선물 세 개의 총액이 얼마인가요?

What is the total amount for the three gifts?

선물 세 개의 (of three gifts) + 총액 (total).

총액을 카드로 결제하고 싶어요.

I want to pay the total amount by card.

총액 (total) + 을 (object marker) + 결제하고 싶어요 (want to pay).

예상 총액보다 실제 비용이 적게 들었어요.

The actual cost was less than the estimated total.

예상 총액 (estimated total) + 보다 (than).

회사는 이번 분기 매출 총액을 발표했습니다.

The company announced the total sales for this quarter.

매출 총액 (total sales) + 을 (object marker).

세금을 포함한 총액을 알려주세요.

Please let me know the total including tax.

세금을 포함한 (including tax - modifying clause) + 총액 (total).

보험금 총액이 생각보다 많네요.

The total insurance payout is more than I thought.

보험금 총액 (total insurance money) + 이 (subject marker).

우리는 매달 저축 총액을 확인합니다.

We check the total amount of savings every month.

저축 총액 (total savings) + 을 (object marker).

기부금 총액이 1억 원을 넘었습니다.

The total amount of donations exceeded 100 million won.

기부금 총액 (total donations) + 이 (subject marker).

수리비 총액이 너무 많이 나와서 놀랐어요.

I was surprised because the total repair cost was so high.

수리비 총액 (total repair cost) + 이 (subject marker).

계약서의 총액이 잘못 기재되었습니다.

The total amount on the contract was incorrectly stated.

총액 (total) + 이 (subject marker) + 잘못 기재되었습니다 (was wrongly recorded).

정부는 복지 예산 총액을 증액하기로 결정했습니다.

The government decided to increase the total welfare budget.

복지 예산 총액 (total welfare budget) + 을 (object marker).

해당 기업의 시가총액은 업계 1위입니다.

The company's market capitalization is the highest in the industry.

시가총액 (market capitalization) + 은 (topic marker).

피해 총액을 산출하는 데 시간이 걸립니다.

It takes time to calculate the total amount of damage.

피해 총액 (total damage) + 을 (object marker) + 산출하는 데 (in calculating).

그 선수의 연봉 총액은 상상을 초월합니다.

The total annual salary of that player is beyond imagination.

연봉 총액 (total annual salary) + 은 (topic marker).

부채 총액이 자산보다 많으면 위험합니다.

It is dangerous if the total debt is more than the assets.

부채 총액 (total debt) + 이 (subject marker).

총액 배분 방식의 예산 편성이 도입되었습니다.

A budget system based on total amount allocation was introduced.

총액 배분 방식 (total amount allocation method).

수출 총액의 감소는 경제에 큰 영향을 줍니다.

A decrease in total exports has a significant impact on the economy.

수출 총액 (total exports) + 의 (possessive marker).

이 펀드의 운용 총액은 수조 원에 달합니다.

The total managed assets of this fund amount to trillions of won.

운용 총액 (total managed amount) + 에 달합니다 (amounts to).

국가 채무 총액의 가파른 상승이 우려되고 있습니다.

The steep rise in the total national debt is causing concern.

국가 채무 총액 (total national debt) + 의 (possessive).

본 계약은 총액 계약 방식으로 체결되었습니다.

This contract was concluded using a lump-sum contract method.

총액 계약 방식 (lump-sum contract method).

미지급금 총액을 전액 상환하기로 합의했습니다.

They agreed to repay the total amount of outstanding payments in full.

미지급금 총액 (total unpaid amount) + 을 (object marker).

가계 부채 총액이 역대 최고치를 기록했습니다.

The total household debt recorded its highest level ever.

가계 부채 총액 (total household debt) + 이 (subject marker).

총액 인건비 제도를 통해 조직의 효율성을 높였습니다.

The efficiency of the organization was increased through the total labor cost system.

총액 인건비 제도 (total labor cost system).

거래 총액에 따른 수수료율이 차등 적용됩니다.

Commission rates are applied differentially according to the total transaction amount.

거래 총액 (total transaction amount) + 에 따른 (according to).

사회 복지 지출 총액이 GDP 대비 몇 퍼센트입니까?

What percentage of GDP is the total social welfare expenditure?

지출 총액 (total expenditure) + 이 (subject marker).

손해 배상 총액을 산정하는 기준이 모호합니다.

The criteria for calculating the total amount of compensation for damages are ambiguous.

손해 배상 총액 (total compensation for damages) + 을 (object marker).

거시경제 지표로서의 통화 총액 관리는 매우 정교해야 합니다.

Management of total currency as a macroeconomic indicator must be very sophisticated.

통화 총액 (total currency/money supply).

자본 총액의 변동 추이를 분석하여 향후 시장을 전망합니다.

We forecast the future market by analyzing the trend of fluctuations in total capital.

자본 총액 (total capital) + 의 (possessive).

조세 수입 총액의 불균형이 재정 건전성을 위협하고 있습니다.

The imbalance in total tax revenue is threatening fiscal health.

조세 수입 총액 (total tax revenue).

해당 사업의 총액 입찰 방식은 투명성을 제고하는 데 기여했습니다.

The total amount bidding method for the project contributed to enhancing transparency.

총액 입찰 방식 (total amount bidding method).

연금 지급 총액의 기하급수적 증가는 사회적 합의를 요구합니다.

The exponential increase in the total pension payout requires social consensus.

연금 지급 총액 (total pension payout).

총액 한도 대출 제도는 유동성 공급의 핵심 기제입니다.

The total limit loan system is a core mechanism for liquidity supply.

총액 한도 대출 제도 (Aggregate Credit Ceiling Loan System).

무역 총액의 구조적 변화를 심층적으로 고찰할 필요가 있습니다.

It is necessary to deeply consider the structural changes in total trade.

무역 총액 (total trade).

부가가치 총액의 합산 과정에서 중복 계산의 오류를 방지해야 합니다.

Errors of double counting must be prevented in the process of summing up the total value added.

부가가치 총액 (total value added).

Collocations courantes

총액을 계산하다

총액을 확인하다

총액에 달하다

매출 총액

시가총액

예산 총액

투자 총액

총액을 지불하다

수출 총액

총액 계약

Phrases Courantes

총액이 얼마인가요?

— A standard, polite way to ask for the total amount. Used in stores and business.

모두 합해서 총액이 얼마인가요?

총액을 나누다

— To split the total amount. Often used when dining with friends.

우리 총액을 엔분의 일로 나눠요.

총액을 초과하다

— To exceed the total amount. Used when a budget is blown.

지출이 예산 총액을 초과했습니다.

총액을 기재하다

— To record or write down the total amount. Used in forms.

여기에 총액을 기재해 주세요.

총액을 산출하다

— To calculate or compute the total amount. Very formal.

손실 총액을 산출하는 중입니다.

총액을 환불하다

— To refund the total amount. Used in customer service.

결제 총액을 전액 환불해 드립니다.

총액을 감면하다

— To reduce or exempt the total amount. Used for taxes or fees.

벌금 총액을 감면받았습니다.

총액을 입금하다

— To deposit the total amount. Used in banking.

지정된 계좌로 총액을 입금하세요.

총액을 청구하다

— To charge or bill the total amount.

서비스 비용 총액을 청구했습니다.

총액이 맞지 않다

— The total amount is incorrect or doesn't match.

계산해 보니 총액이 맞지 않아요.

Souvent confondu avec

총액 vs 합계

Hap-gye is a general sum of numbers, while Chong-aek is specifically for money.

총액 vs 금액

Geum-aek is just 'an amount', while Chong-aek is the 'total amount'.

총액 vs 전액

Jeon-aek means 'full amount' (the whole thing), while Chong-aek is the 'calculated total'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"총액을 맞추다"

— To make the numbers balance or match a specific target amount.

회계사는 장부의 총액을 맞추기 위해 노력했다.

Neutral/Professional

"총액에 묶이다"

— To be constrained or limited by a total fixed amount.

우리는 예산 총액에 묶여서 더 이상 살 수 없어요.

Neutral

"총액을 털다"

— To spend the entire total amount of something (slangy/informal).

그는 저금 총액을 다 털어서 차를 샀다.

Informal

"총액이 나오다"

— For a total to be generated or revealed.

수리비 총액이 얼마나 나올지 걱정돼요.

Neutral

"총액을 잡다"

— To estimate or set a total amount.

결혼 비용 총액을 3천만 원으로 잡았어요.

Neutral

"총액을 깎다"

— To reduce the total amount (negotiate down).

현금으로 내면 총액을 좀 깎아 줄게요.

Informal

"총액이 후들후들하다"

— Used when a total amount is so high it makes you shake (slang).

명품 가방들의 총액이 후들후들하네요.

Slang

"총액을 때려 맞추다"

— To guess or roughly estimate a total amount without precise calculation.

그냥 대충 총액을 때려 맞춰 보세요.

Informal/Slang

"총액이 장난 아니다"

— Used when a total is impressively or frighteningly large.

이번 달 카드 값 총액이 장난 아니에요.

Slang

"총액을 넘기다"

— To pass a certain total threshold.

관객 수가 총액 1,000만 명을 넘겼다.

Neutral

Facile à confondre

총액 vs 총량

Both start with '총' (total).

Chong-ryang refers to total quantity or mass (e.g., total weight), while Chong-aek refers to total money.

쓰레기 총량을 줄여야 합니다. (We must reduce the total amount of trash.)

총액 vs 총수

Both start with '총' (total).

Chong-su refers to the total count of individual items or people.

참가자 총수는 50명입니다. (The total number of participants is 50.)

총액 vs 잔액

Both end with '액' (amount).

Jan-aek is the 'balance' left in an account, while Chong-aek is the 'total'.

통장 잔액이 부족합니다. (The bank account balance is insufficient.)

총액 vs 가액

Both end with '액' (amount).

Ga-aek refers to the 'value' or 'appraisal' of an asset, often used in insurance or law.

보험 가액을 산정했습니다. (The insured value was calculated.)

총액 vs 정액

Both end with '액' (amount).

Jeong-aek means a 'fixed amount' that doesn't change.

이 서비스는 정액 요금제입니다. (This service is a fixed-rate plan.)

Structures de phrases

총액은 [Amount]입니다.

총액은 만 원입니다.

총액이 얼마예요?

[Noun] 총액을 확인하다.

매출 총액을 확인하세요.

총액이 [Amount]에 달하다.

피해액이 총액 1억 원에 달합니다.

총액 [Noun] 방식으로 체결되다.

총액 계약 방식으로 체결되었습니다.

[Noun] 총액의 구조적 변화.

무역 총액의 구조적 변화를 분석합니다.

총액을 [Number]로 나누다.

총액을 셋으로 나눴어요.

총액이 생각보다 [Adjective].

총액이 생각보다 비싸요.

Famille de mots

Noms

총량 (Total quantity)

총계 (Grand total)

총수 (Total number)

총합 (Total sum)

Verbes

총칭하다 (To call collectively)

총괄하다 (To generalize/oversee)

Apparenté

금액 (Amount of money)

전액 (Full amount)

액수 (Sum/amount)

합계 (Sum)

결제 (Payment)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in economic, business, and retail contexts.

Erreurs courantes

Using 총액 for people. → 총인원 or 총수
총액 is specifically for money or value. If you say '사람 총액', it sounds like you are pricing people.
Saying '총액을 얼마예요?'. → 총액이 얼마예요?
You need the subject marker '이' because the total is the subject of the sentence.
Using 총액 to mean 'everything'. → 전부 or 모두
총액 is a specific number. '전부' is a general concept of 'all'.
Confusing 총액 with 금액. → Depends on context.
금액 is just 'an amount'. 총액 is the 'summed up total'. Use 총액 when there are multiple parts added.
Forgetting the 'ㄱ' in '액'. → 총액
Beginners sometimes write '총애' (which means favor/affection). Be careful with the final consonant.

Astuces

Use for Money

Always remember that '총액' is for money. Using it for people or objects is a common mistake for beginners.

Particle Choice

Use '총액을' when you are the one doing the calculating or paying. Use '총액이' when the amount itself is the subject.

Hanja Power

Learning that '액' (額) means amount will help you understand words like '금액', '잔액', and '소액' instantly.

Splitting Bills

When splitting a bill, say '총액을 엔빵해요' (Let's split the total) for a fun, casual expression.

Business Reports

In business, '매출 총액' is one of the most important metrics. Use it to sound professional in meetings.

Check the Bottom

On any Korean receipt, the word at the very bottom next to the biggest number is usually '총액'.

Stop the 'K'

The 'k' in 'aek' should be silent and sharp. Don't add an 'uh' sound at the end.

Newspaper Headlines

Look for '총액' in the economy section of Korean newspapers to see how it's used in real-world stats.

The 'Chong' Root

'Chong' (총) means total. It appears in '총장' (President/Chancellor) and '총무' (Manager). Think of it as 'The person in charge of EVERYTHING'.

Vs. All

Don't confuse '총액' with '모두'. '모두' is 'everyone/everything' (pronoun), while '총액' is 'total amount' (noun).

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Chong' as 'Charge' and 'Aek' as 'Amount'. Chong-aek is the 'Charged Amount'.

Association visuelle

Imagine a bright red 'TOTAL' at the bottom of a long receipt. That red line is the 총액.

Word Web

Money Receipt Math Business Bank Price Bill Total

Défi

Go to a Korean online shopping site like Gmarket. Find the 'Cart' page. Can you find the word '총액' or '합계'? Write down the number next to it.

Origine du mot

Derived from Sino-Korean Hanja characters. 總 (총) + 額 (액).

Sens originel : 總 means 'to gather' or 'all encompassing'. 額 means 'forehead' or 'a fixed amount/limit'. Together, they mean 'the gathered amount'.

Sino-Korean (Hanja)

Contexte culturel

Be careful when discussing '총액' of personal wealth or debt, as it can be a sensitive topic in Korea.

English speakers use 'total' for everything, but must learn to use '총액' specifically for money in Korean.

Economic news headlines regarding 'Samsung Electronics Market Cap' (시가총액). K-Drama scenes involving massive debt (부채 총액). Shopping apps like Coupang using '결제 총액'.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Shopping / Retail

총액이 얼마예요?
할인 후 총액입니다.
총액을 카드로 낼게요.
영수증 총액이 틀려요.

Business / Office

예산 총액을 확인하세요.
매출 총액이 늘었습니다.
총액 보고서를 작성하세요.
투자 총액이 결정됐나요?

Banking / Finance

입금 총액을 입력하세요.
이자 총액이 얼마죠?
대출 총액을 상환했어요.
잔액과 총액을 확인해요.

Dining Out

식사 총액을 나눠 냅시다.
총액에 봉사료가 포함인가요?
우리가 먹은 총액이에요.
총액을 한 명이 결제해요.

News / Economy

시가총액이 하락했습니다.
수출 총액이 최고치입니다.
부채 총액이 우려됩니다.
정부 지출 총액입니다.

Amorces de conversation

"오늘 우리가 쇼핑한 총액이 얼마나 될까요?"

"이번 프로젝트의 총액 예산에 대해 이야기해 봅시다."

"영수증의 총액이 제가 계산한 것과 좀 다른 것 같아요."

"시가총액이 가장 높은 한국 기업이 어디인지 아세요?"

"여행 가서 쓴 돈의 총액을 정리해 봤어요."

Sujets d'écriture

오늘 하루 동안 소비한 금액의 총액을 적어보고, 지출 습관에 대해 반성해 보세요.

만약 당신에게 10억 원의 총액이 생긴다면, 가장 먼저 무엇을 하고 싶은지 써 보세요.

한 달 생활비 총액을 줄이기 위한 구체적인 계획을 세워 보세요.

자신이 지금까지 배운 한국어 단어의 총액(?)이 얼마나 될지 상상하며 글을 써 보세요.

가장 비싼 총액을 지불했던 경험에 대해 설명해 보세요.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

In almost all contexts, yes. While it literally means 'total amount', the Hanja '액' (額) is strongly associated with currency and financial figures. If you are talking about the total number of people or things, you would use '총수' or '총량' instead.

Yes, but it sounds slightly formal. If you are asking the waiter for the total, '총액이 얼마예요?' is correct and very polite. In a casual setting with friends, you might just say '전부 얼마야?' or '합계가 얼마야?'.

This is a very common financial term meaning 'Market Capitalization'. It is the total value of a company's shares. You will hear this word every day on the Korean news.

You can use '총계' (Chong-gye) for a 'Grand Total' in a formal report. For a regular total, '총액' is sufficient.

It is a noun. To use it like a verb, you must add '이다' (to be) or use it as an object with verbs like '계산하다' (to calculate).

No. For total time, you would use '총 시간' (total time) or '전체 시간'.

'총액' is the calculated sum (e.g., $100). '전액' is the 'entirety' of that amount (e.g., 'I paid the full $100'). You use '전액' when you want to emphasize that nothing was left out.

Yes, usually as '결제 예정 총액' (Total amount scheduled for payment) or '주문 총액' (Order total).

You can write '총액' or '합계'. In a store window for a sale, you might see '총액 대비 50% 할인' (50% off the total).

Yes, '세액' is the tax amount, and '총액' is the total sum including taxes or the total tax due.

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