Korean · Work & Business
월급
wolgeup
Salary
Beginnernoun
Definition
The money you earn from your job each month.
Example
이 회사는 월급이 좋아요.
The salary at this company is good.
Etymology
'월급' (wolgeup) is derived from '월' (wol, meaning 'month') and '급' (geup, meaning 'payment'). It represents the salary payment structure common in modern employment.
How & Where It’s Used
'월급' is used formally when discussing monthly salaries, commonly found in written contracts and business discussions.