세금 환급
The English phrase "tax refund" is translated into Korean as 세금 환급.
The expression 환급 받다 is a simple way to say "to receive a refund". In Korea, the process of receiving a tax refund is most commonly associated with the term 연말정산, which means "year-end tax settlement".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 세금 환급 is composed of 세금 (tax) and 환급 (refund/return of payment).
Did you know?
- During the 연말정산 (year-end settlement) season, Koreans often refer to their tax refund colloquely as '13th month salary' (13월의 월급).
- The process of 연말정산 is so culturally significant that the result can be a 세금 폭탄, or 'tax bomb', if the person owes money instead of receiving a refund.
- The word 세금 (tax) is written with the characters for 'tax' and 'gold', reflecting a historical connection between state duties and precious metals.
Examples in context
- 세금 환급 절차를 알 수 있을까요?What is the tax refund process?
- 여행 세금 환급을 받을 수 있을까요?Can I receive a tax refund for purchases made during my trip?
- 공항에서 세금 환급을 어디서 할 수 있을까요?Where can I process the tax refund at the airport?
- 세금 환급을 받으려면 어떻게 해야 하나요?segeum hwanggeubeul badeuryeomyeon eotteoke haeya hanayo?How can I get a tax refund?
- 이번 달에 세금 환급이 들어왔어요.ibeon dare segeum hwanggeubi deureowasseoyo.A tax refund came in this month.
- 세금 환급 액수가 생각보다 많아요.segeum hwanggeuk aegsuga saenggakboda manhayo.The tax refund amount is larger than I thought.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are talking about their finances at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 이번에 세금 환급 받았어요?Subin-ssi, ibeone segeum hwanggeup badasseoyo?Subin, did you get a tax refund this time?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 드디어 세금 환급을 받았어요.Ne, deudieo segeum hwanggeubeul badasseoyo.Yes, I finally got my tax refund.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 잘됐네요! 축하해요.Jeongmal jal dwaetneyo! Chukhaheyo.That's great! Congratulations.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 현우 씨도 꼭 받으세요.Gomawoyo, Hyunwoo-ssido kkok badeuseyo.Thank you, Hyunwoo, I hope you get yours too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 세금, CC BY-SA 4.0.
