거래
georae[ˈkɘ(ː)ɾɛ]
The English word 'deal' is translated into Korean as 거래 (georae).
거래 refers to a deal, an arrangement or the general act of a transaction.
Meaning: agreement, arrangement (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 거래 refers to a general deal or transaction, 계약 is the specific term used when you are referring to a legally binding contract. In formal contexts, you may also use 합의 to mean an agreement or a consensus.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of making a deal or conducting a transaction, use the verb phrase 거래를 하다.
How do you pronounce it?
georae
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a 'deal' in the sense of a bargain or a good price, Koreans often use the word 득템, which implies 'obtaining a rare item'.
- The word 거래 is built from the characters for 'going' and 'coming', literally meaning 'comings and goings'.
- Using 거래 to describe a social interaction can sound quite cold, as it implies a calculated exchange rather than a genuine friendship.
Examples in context
- 거래는 거의 끝났다.The deal is all but done.This sentence shows how to describe a deal that is nearly completed using 거래.Tatoeba #9694232 by ST_Young, translation #9688503 by CK
- 이 거래는 좋은 거래예요This deal is a good deal.
- 우리는 비즈니스 거래를 진행하고 있어요We are conducting business deals.
- 좋은 딜을 찾고 있어I'm looking for a good deal.
- 우리 함께 계약해보자Let's make a deal together.
- 너무 비싼 거래 같아요.It seems like a very expensive deal.
- 그 거래는 정말 유익했어요.geu georaeneun jeongmal yuikhaesseoyo.That deal was really beneficial.
- 새로운 거래가 성사되었습니다.saeroun georaega seongsadoeeotseumnida.A new deal has been finalized.
Example conversation
Ji-hun and Su-bin are discussing a business arrangement.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨, 거래 조건이 마음에 드세요?Subin ssi, georae jogyeoni maeume deuseyo?Su-bin, are you happy with the deal terms?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 지훈 씨. 아주 만족스러워요.ne, Jihun ssi. 아주 manjokseureowoyo.Yes, Ji-hun. I am very satisfied.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 이제 거래를 확정할까요?geureom ije georaereul hwakjeong-halkkayo?Then shall we finalize the deal now?
- 수빈 Su-bin좋아요. 바로 계약서에 서명할게요.joayo. baro gyeyakseoe seomyeong-halgeyo.Great. I will sign the contract right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 거래, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 거래, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
