Level 5

청구서

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Meaning and Usage

The word '청구서' refers to a document that requests payment, commonly translated as 'bill' or 'invoice' in English. It is used in everyday contexts such as utility bills, credit card statements, or invoices from stores.

Common Contexts

You will often encounter 청구서 when dealing with monthly payments like electricity, water, or phone bills. It can also appear in business settings when requesting payment for goods or services.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 청구서 확인하다: to check the bill
  • 청구서를 받다: to receive a bill or invoice
  • 청구서에 적힌 금액: the amount written on the bill

These phrases are useful for discussing payments and verifying charges.

Register and Politeness

청구서 is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate in business communication as well as casual conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 청구서 with 영수증 (receipt). Remember, 청구서 requests payment, while 영수증 confirms payment has been made.

Example Sentences

이번 달 전기요금 청구서를 확인했어요.

Ibeon dal jeongi yogeum cheongguseoreul hwaginhaesseoyo.

I checked the electricity bill for this month.

청구서에 적힌 금액이 맞는지 꼭 확인하세요.

Cheongguseoe jeokhin geumaegi matneunji kkok hwaginhaseyo.

Make sure to check if the amount written on the bill is correct.

인터넷 쇼핑몰에서 주문한 물건의 청구서를 이메일로 받았어요.

Inteonet syopingmoleseo jumunhan mulgeonui cheongguseoreul imeillo badasseoyo.

I received the invoice for the item I ordered from the online shopping mall by email.