팁
tip[tʰip̚]
The English phrase "tip" (meaning a piece of advice) is translated into Korean as 팁.
The word 팁 refers to a piece of advice. Note that while this word is used for advice, the related form 끝 is used as a verb meaning to give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided.
Meaning: piece of advice (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
tip
Did you know?
- While 팁 is a noun, Koreans often use the phrase '꿀팁' which literally means 'honey tip' to describe a piece of advice that is exceptionally useful.
- In Korea, the concept of a 'tip' as a monetary gratuity for service is not a common cultural practice, so the word 팁 is rarely heard in service settings.
- Because 충고 can sound like a reprimand or a warning, using the loanword 팁 is often a strategic way to give advice without sounding like you are lecturing the other person.
Examples in context
- 서비스가 좋았으니 팁을 드릴게요.Since the service was good, I will give a tip.
- 유용한 팁을 알려주세요.yuyonghan tipeul allyeojuseyo.Please give me some useful tips.
- 이건 저만의 작은 팁이에요.igeon jeomanui jageun tipeyo.This is a little tip of mine.
Example conversation
Dohyeon and Jieun are talking about learning a new language.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨, 영어 공부 팁 좀 알려줘.Jieun ssi, yeongeo gongbu tip jom allyeojwo.Jieun, please give me some English study tips.
- 지은 Ji-eun매일 영화를 보는 게 좋은 팁이야.Maeil yeonghwareul boneun ge joeun tipiya.Watching movies every day is a good tip.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 좋은 팁이네. 고마워!Jeongmal joeun tipine. Gomawo!That's a really good tip. Thanks!
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨도 꼭 해봐.Dohyeon ssi do kkok haebwa.You should definitely try it too, Dohyeon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tip” translations and entries 팁, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
