달러
dalleo[ta̠ɭɭʌ̹]
The English phrase 'dollars' is translated into Korean as 달러 (dalleo).
달러 refers to the basic unit of money used in the United States and several other countries. To specifically refer to American dollars, you can use the term 미국 달러.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, the word 달러 does not change its form to indicate plurality. The same word is used for both one dollar and multiple dollars.
How do you pronounce it?
dalleo
Did you know?
- When shopping or calculating exchange rates, Koreans often use the abbreviation 불 (bul) instead of 달러 in casual settings. This is a shorter, colloquial way to refer to the currency.
- In South Korea, 달러 is often viewed not just as currency but as a 'safe haven' asset, leading to the phrase 'dollar hoarding' appearing in news reports.
- While English uses the word 'dollar' to refer to the currency, the Korean word 달러 is actually a phonetic transcription of the English word itself. It is a loanword rather than a native Korean term.
Examples in context
- 이 책의 가격은 5 달러야.The cost of the book is five dollars.This sentence is useful for stating the price of an item using 달러.Tatoeba #8367853 by Eunhee, translation #2163155 by Source_VOA
- 난 또 몇 달러를 간신히 구해야 할 것 같아.I'll have to scrounge up another couple of dollars.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to obtain more 달러.Tatoeba #13755214 by qlTmalffk, translation #11183811 by shekitten
- 그 미술작품은 적어도 1,000 달러는 될 거야.The painting will cost at least 1,000 dollars.This sentence is useful for estimating a minimum cost in 달러.Tatoeba #8367855 by Eunhee, translation #48995 by CK
- 1달러는 얼마예요?How much is one dollar?
- 달러로 계산해주세요.Please calculate it in dollars.
- 미국 달러 환전해야 해요.I need to exchange American dollars.
- 미국 달러는 모든 국가에서 통용돼.The American dollar is accepted in every country.
- 이 신발 50달러야? 좀 비싸네.This pair of shoes costs 50 dollars? It's a bit expensive.
- 이번 주 달러 환율이 좋아.The dollar exchange rate is good this week.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a souvenir in a shop.
- 지은 Ji-eun이 기념품은 몇 달러예요?i ginimpumeun myeot dalle-yeyo?How many dollars is this souvenir?
- 도현 Do-hyeon그건 20 달러예요.geugeon isip dalle-yeyo.That is 20 dollars.
- 지은 Ji-eun조금 비싸네요.jogeum bissaneyo.It is a bit expensive.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 그래도 예뻐요.majayo, geuraedo yeppeoyo.True, but it is pretty.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 달러, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 달러, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
