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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Allowance / Bonus"?

수당([su-dang/allowance]) means extra money paid in addition to basic salary. It includes night shift, overtime, and holiday pay.

Q2. What is "Night shift allowance"?

야간수당([ya-gan-su-dang/night shift allowance]) is extra pay for working at night (usually 10pm–6am).

Q3. Why is "Overtime allowance" important in EPS-TOPIK?

연장수당([yeon-jang-su-dang/overtime allowance]) is extra money for working beyond regular hours. It is a key workplace right word.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Allowance / Bonus" in Korean - 수당([su-dang/allowance])

What does "수당([su-dang/allowance])" mean?

수당([su-dang/allowance]) means "allowance / bonus / extra pay". It is extra money paid in addition to basic salary for special work conditions.

Casual: 수당이야 (su-dang-i-ya)
Polite: 수당이에요 (su-dang-i-e-yo)
Formal: 수당입니다 (su-dang-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

수당([su-dang/allowance]) = extra pay / allowance
야간수당([ya-gan-su-dang/night shift allowance]) = 야간(night) + 수당
연장수당([yeon-jang-su-dang/overtime allowance]) = 연장(extension) + 수당
휴일수당([hyu-il-su-dang/holiday allowance]) = 휴일(holiday) + 수당
위험수당([wi-heom-su-dang/hazard allowance]) = 위험(danger) + 수당

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Asking: “수당이 있어요? (su-dang-i i-sseo-yo?)”
2. Night work: 야간수당([ya-gan-su-dang/night shift allowance]) is paid for night shifts.
3. Overtime: 연장수당([yeon-jang-su-dang/overtime allowance]) is paid for overtime.

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

A: 수당이 있어요? A: su-dang-i i-sseo-yo?

A: Is there an allowance?

B: 네, 있어요. B: ne, i-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, there is.

A: 수당이 얼마예요? A: su-dang-i eol-ma-ye-yo?

A: How much is the allowance?

B: 5만 원이에요. B: 5-man won-i-e-yo.

B: It is 50,000 won. - 수당([su-dang/allowance])

A: 야간수당 받아요? A: ya-gan-su-dang ba-da-yo?

A: Do you receive night shift allowance?

B: 네, 받아요. B: ne, ba-da-yo.

B: Yes, I do.

A: 야간수당이 얼마예요? A: ya-gan-su-dang-i eol-ma-ye-yo?

A: How much is the night shift allowance?

B: 시급의 50%예요. B: si-geup-ui 50%-ye-yo.

B: It is 50% of hourly wage. - 야간수당([ya-gan-su-dang/night shift allowance])

A: 연장수당 받아요? A: yeon-jang-su-dang ba-da-yo?

A: Do you receive overtime allowance?

B: 네, 받아요. B: ne, ba-da-yo.

B: Yes, I do.

A: 연장수당이 많아요? A: yeon-jang-su-dang-i man-a-yo?

A: Is the overtime allowance a lot?

B: 네, 많아요. B: ne, man-a-yo.

B: Yes, it is a lot. - 연장수당([yeon-jang-su-dang/overtime allowance])

A: 휴일수당 받아요? A: hyu-il-su-dang ba-da-yo?

A: Do you receive holiday allowance?

B: 네, 받아요. B: ne, ba-da-yo.

B: Yes, I do.

A: 휴일수당이 얼마예요? A: hyu-il-su-dang-i eol-ma-ye-yo?

A: How much is the holiday allowance?

B: 시급의 2배예요. B: si-geup-ui 2-bae-ye-yo.

B: It is double the hourly wage. - 휴일수당([hyu-il-su-dang/holiday allowance])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 수당([su-dang/allowance]) allowance / bonus / extra pay
• 야간수당([ya-gan-su-dang/night shift allowance]) night shift allowance
• 연장수당([yeon-jang-su-dang/overtime allowance]) overtime allowance
• 휴일수당([hyu-il-su-dang/holiday allowance]) holiday allowance
• 위험수당([wi-heom-su-dang/hazard allowance]) hazard allowance

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