Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '지급' primarily means 'payment' or 'supply,' often used in formal or business contexts. It refers to the act of giving money, goods, or resources, especially salaries, allowances, or official funds.
Common Contexts
You will frequently encounter '지급' in workplace settings, government announcements, or financial documents. It is commonly paired with words like '월급' (salary), '지원금' (support fund), or '일' (day) to specify payment details.
Collocations and Patterns
- 지급하다: to pay or supply (formal verb form)
- 지급일: payment date
- 급여 지급: salary payment
- 지원금 지급: provision of support funds
These collocations help specify the type or timing of payment.
Register and Formality
'지급' is a formal term, suitable for official, business, or administrative contexts. It is less common in casual conversation where simpler verbs like '주다' (to give) or '내다' (to pay) might be used.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '지급' with '지급하다' (the verb form). Remember that '지급' is a noun, so it needs a verb like '하다' to form the action 'to pay.' Also, avoid using '지급' in informal speech where it may sound too stiff.