큰돈

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '큰돈' literally means 'big money' or 'a large sum of money.' It is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to a significant amount of money, often implying a sum that is substantial enough to be noteworthy or impactful.

Common Contexts

'큰돈' is frequently used when talking about investments, winnings, expenses, or any situation involving a considerable amount of money. It can appear in both formal and informal contexts but tends to be more common in casual speech.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 큰돈을 벌다: to earn a large sum of money
  • 큰돈을 투자하다: to invest a large amount of money
  • 큰돈이 들다: to cost a lot of money

These collocations help express actions related to handling or dealing with significant financial amounts.

Nuances and Tips

Using '큰돈' emphasizes the size or importance of the money involved. It is not used for small or moderate amounts. Learners should avoid confusing '큰돈' with just '돈' (money) as '큰돈' specifically highlights the largeness of the sum.

When speaking about money in general without emphasizing size, simply use '돈.'

Example Sentences

그는 복권에 당첨되어 큰돈을 벌었다.

Geuneun bokgwon-e dangcheomdoe-eo keundon-eul beoreotda.

He won the lottery and made a large amount of money.

큰돈을 투자할 때는 신중해야 한다.

Keundon-eul tujahalk ttaeneun sinjunghaeya handa.

You must be careful when investing a large sum of money.

그 사업은 큰돈이 들어가서 위험하다.

Geu saeob-eun keundon-i deureogaseo wimyeomhada.

That business requires a lot of money, so it is risky.