달러
dalleo[ta̠ɭɭʌ̹]
The Korean word for "dollar" is 달러 (dalleo).
달러 is a noun used to refer to the specific currency unit.
Meaning: designation for specific currency (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dalleo
Did you know?
- While 달러 refers to the currency, Koreans often use the word 달라 meaning 'to be different' in puns because they sound nearly identical.
- In Korea, the term 달러 is frequently associated with 'safe haven' assets, and owning 달러 is often viewed as a strategic hedge against domestic economic instability.
- The word 달러 is a loanword that follows the Korean phonetic system, which lacks a direct equivalent to the English 'r' sound, resulting in the characteristic 'ㄹ' sound.
Examples in context
- 너는 달러의 $가 페소로부터 왔다는 것을 알고 있니?Did you know that the dollar sign originated from a Peso?This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of 달러 in relation to the dollar sign.
- 달러로 지불하세요.Please pay in dollars.
- 이것은 십 달러입니다.igeoseun sip dalleoimnida.This is ten dollars.
- 미국 달러를 환전하고 싶어요.miguk dalleoreul hwanjeonhago sipeoyo.I want to exchange US dollars.
Example conversation
At a small gift shop in an airport.
- 수빈 Su-bin이 인형은 몇 달러인가요?i inhyeongeun myeot dalleoingayo?How many dollars is this doll?
- 도현 Do-hyeon다섯 달러입니다.daseot dalleoimnida.It is five dollars.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨, 달러로 결제할 수 있어요?dohyeon ssi, dalleoro gyeoljehal su isseoyo?Dohyeon, can I pay in dollars?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 달러를 받습니다.ne, dalleoreul batseumnida.Yes, we accept dollars.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dollar” translations and entries 달러, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
