Level 4

보너스

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Meaning and Usage

"보너스" means "bonus" and is commonly used to refer to extra rewards, additional payments, or special benefits beyond the usual amount. It is often used in work contexts to describe extra salary payments, especially year-end bonuses.

Common Contexts

  • Work and salary: year-end bonuses or performance bonuses.
  • Promotions and sales: extra gifts or free items given as a bonus when purchasing something.
  • Education and games: extra points or rewards added to a score.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 회사 보너스 (company bonus): refers to bonuses given by a company.
  • 보너스 점수 (bonus points): extra points added in tests or games.
  • 보너스로 드리다 (give as a bonus): used when giving something extra as a bonus.

Register and Nuance

"보너스" is a loanword from English and is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is neutral in politeness but often appears in business or commercial settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "보너스" with regular salary or payment. Remember, "보너스" specifically means an extra reward beyond the normal amount, not the base salary itself.

Example Sentences

회사에서 연말에 보너스를 받았어요.

Hoesaeseo yeonmare boneoseureul badasseoyo.

I received a bonus at the company at the end of the year.

이 상품을 사면 보너스로 사은품을 드립니다.

I sangpumeul samyeon boneoseuro saeunpumeul deurimnida.

If you buy this product, we will give you a free gift as a bonus.

보너스 점수를 받아서 시험에 합격했어요.

Boneoseu jeomsureul badaseo siheome hapgyeokhaesseoyo.

I passed the exam by receiving bonus points.