이자

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '이자' primarily means 'interest' in a financial context, referring to the money earned or paid on a principal amount, such as a loan or deposit. It is commonly used in banking, loans, and investment discussions.

Common Collocations

  • 이자율 (interest rate): the percentage rate at which interest is calculated.
  • 이자를 받다 (to receive interest): used when you earn interest from savings or investments.
  • 이자를 내다 (to pay interest): used when you pay interest on a loan.

Register and Politeness

'이자' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts related to finance. It is not a verb, so it does not change with politeness levels, but the surrounding verbs and expressions will.

Usage Tips

When using '이자', be careful not to confuse it with '이자' meaning 'this person' (which is a homonym but different in context and written with different Hanja). In financial contexts, '이자' always refers to interest.

Understanding how to use '이자' with verbs like '받다' (to receive) and '내다' (to pay) will help you talk about financial transactions naturally.

Example Sentences

은행에 돈을 맡기면 이자를 받을 수 있어요.

Eunhaenge doneul matgimyeon ijareul badeul su isseoyo.

If you deposit money in the bank, you can receive interest.

대출을 받을 때 이자율을 꼭 확인하세요.

Daechureul badeul ttae ijayureul kkok hwakinhaeseyo.

Be sure to check the interest rate when taking out a loan.

이자는 원금에 따라 다르게 계산됩니다.

Ijaneun wongeume ttara dareuge gyesandoemnida.

Interest is calculated differently depending on the principal amount.