Meaning and Usage
"예금" refers to money deposited in a bank or financial institution. It is commonly used in everyday conversations about saving money or banking transactions.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "예금" when talking about depositing money, checking interest rates, or managing savings accounts.
Collocations and Patterns
- 예금을 하다: to make a deposit
- 예금 이자: deposit interest
- 예금을 찾다: to withdraw a deposit
Register and Politeness
"예금" is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts related to banking.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "예금" (deposit) with "입금" which means the act of depositing money. "예금" is the noun for the money deposited itself.