돈을 모으다
doneul moeuda
To save money in Korean is 돈을 모으다 (doneul moeuda).
This phrase is used to describe the act of keeping money for future use rather than spending it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 돈 (money), the object marker 을 and the verb 모으다 (to collect or gather).
Which one should you use?
While 돈을 모으다 specifically means to accumulate or collect money for the future, the phrase 돈을 아끼다 is used when you mean to be frugal or to avoid wasting money.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite present tense form of the phrase is 돈을 모아요. To express the past tense, use 돈을 모았어요.
How do you pronounce it?
doneul moeuda
Did you know?
- Korean culture utilizes a private community system called 계 (gye) to help people 돈을 모으다. Members contribute monthly to a pool, and one person takes the entire sum in rotation to fund a large purchase.
- The verb 모으다 is used not just for money, but for abstract things. For example, 용기를 모으다 means 'to gather your courage' before doing something scary.
- The word 아끼다, used to describe saving through frugality, also means 'to cherish' or 'to treasure' something.
Examples in context
- 저는 돈을 아끼기 위해 매일 커피를 마시지 않습니다.I don't drink coffee daily to save money.
- 오늘은 외식 대신 도시락을 가져와서 돈을 절약하고 있어요.Today, I brought a packed lunch instead of eating out to save money.
- 옷을 구매할 때 할인 상품을 찾아서 돈을 아껴 써요.I save money by finding discounted items when shopping for clothes.
