과징금
Meaning: fine; penalty; surcharge
What does 과징금 mean?
과징금 [gwajinggeum] is a noun meaning "fine; penalty; surcharge". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 과징금 [gwajinggeum] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
관련 법률에 따르면 위반 시 최대 매출액의 사 퍼센트에 해당하는 과징금이 부과될 수 있다.
According to the relevant laws, fines of up to four percent of revenue may be imposed in case of violations.
📚 From 법률, 계약
위반 시에는 매출액의 최대 4%에 달하는 과징금이 부과될 수 있습니다.
In case of violation, fines amounting to up to 4% of revenue may be imposed.
📚 From IT, 기술
How to Use 과징금 in Conversation
As a noun, 과징금 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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