Usage of '-료'
The suffix '-료' is commonly attached to nouns to indicate a fee, charge, or cost related to a service or product. It is a formal and standard way to express various types of expenses such as 숙박료 (accommodation fee), 수수료 (commission fee), or 전화료 (phone charge).
Common Collocations
- 숙박료: accommodation fee, used when talking about hotel or lodging costs.
- 수수료: commission or handling fee, often used in financial or service contexts.
- 전화료: phone charge, referring to telephone usage fees.
Register and Usage Notes
'-료' is typically used in formal or written contexts, such as contracts, bills, or official announcements. It is less common in casual speech where simpler expressions like '값' or '돈' might be used.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '-료' with '-료?' as a question ending, but '-료' here is a noun suffix and should not be confused with sentence endings. Also, '-료' always follows a noun stem related to a service or cost and cannot be attached arbitrarily.
Understanding '-료' helps learners talk about costs and fees clearly and politely in various formal situations.