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How to Say Bonus in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Bonus"?

상여금([sang-yeo-geum/bonus]) is extra money besides base salary given for good performance, holiday, or company profit.

Q2. What is holiday bonus?

명절상여금([myeong-jeol-sang-yeo-geum/holiday bonus]) is bonus given on Korean holidays like 설날([seol-lal/Lunar New Year]) and 추석([chu-seok/Chuseok]).

Q3. What is performance bonus?

성과상여금([seong-gwa-sang-yeo-geum/performance bonus]) is bonus given when worker achieves good performance or company makes good profit.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Bonus" in Korean - 상여금([sang-yeo-geum/bonus])

What does "상여금([sang-yeo-geum/bonus])" mean?

상여금([sang-yeo-geum/bonus]) means "bonus". It is extra money besides base salary for good performance or holiday.

Casual: 상여금이야 (sang-yeo-geum-i-ya)
Polite: 상여금이에요 (sang-yeo-geum-i-e-yo)
Formal: 상여금입니다 (sang-yeo-geum-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

상여금([sang-yeo-geum/bonus]) = 상여 + 금 (reward + money)
성과상여금([seong-gwa-sang-yeo-geum/performance bonus]) = 성과 + 상여금 (performance + bonus)
명절상여금([myeong-jeol-sang-yeo-geum/holiday bonus]) = 명절 + 상여금 (holiday + bonus)
상여금지급([sang-yeo-geum-ji-geup/bonus payment]) = 상여금 + 지급 (bonus + payment)
상여금계산([sang-yeo-geum-gye-san/bonus calculation]) = 상여금 + 계산 (bonus + calculation)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Bonus: “상여금 받았어요? (sang-yeo-geum ba-da-sseo-yo?)”
2. Holiday: 명절상여금([myeong-jeol-sang-yeo-geum/holiday bonus]) on 설날 and 추석.
3. Performance: 성과상여금([seong-gwa-sang-yeo-geum/performance bonus]) for good results.

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 상여금 받았어요? A: sang-yeo-geum ba-da-sseo-yo?

A: Did you receive bonus?

B: 네, 받았어요. B: ne, ba-da-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I received it.

A: 상여금 얼마예요? A: sang-yeo-geum eol-ma-ye-yo?

A: How much is bonus?

B: 50만 원이에요. B: 50-man won-i-e-yo.

B: It is 500,000 won. - 상여금([sang-yeo-geum/bonus])

A: 명절상여금 받았어요? A: myeong-jeol-sang-yeo-geum ba-da-sseo-yo?

A: Did you receive holiday bonus?

B: 네, 받았어요. B: ne, ba-da-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I received it.

A: 명절상여금 얼마예요? A: myeong-jeol-sang-yeo-geum eol-ma-ye-yo?

A: How much is holiday bonus?

B: 30만 원이에요. B: 30-man won-i-e-yo.

B: It is 300,000 won. - 명절상여금([myeong-jeol-sang-yeo-geum/holiday bonus])

A: 상여금지급 언제예요? A: sang-yeo-geum-ji-geup eon-je-ye-yo?

A: When is bonus payment?

B: 추석 전에 해요. B: chu-seok jeon-e hae-yo.

B: It is before Chuseok.

A: 상여금지급 됐어요? A: sang-yeo-geum-ji-geup dwae-sseo-yo?

A: Was bonus paid?

B: 네, 됐어요. B: ne, dwae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, it was paid. - 상여금지급([sang-yeo-geum-ji-geup/bonus payment])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 상여금([sang-yeo-geum/bonus]) bonus
- 성과상여금([seong-gwa-sang-yeo-geum/performance bonus]) performance bonus
- 명절상여금([myeong-jeol-sang-yeo-geum/holiday bonus]) holiday bonus
- 상여금지급([sang-yeo-geum-ji-geup/bonus payment]) bonus payment
- 상여금계산([sang-yeo-geum-gye-san/bonus calculation]) bonus calculation

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