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금리
geumni
interest rate
은행에서 대출을 받을 때 금리가 중요합니다.
The interest rate is important when taking out a loan from a bank.
Finance
technical
The percentage charged on borrowed money or paid on deposited money, typically expressed annually.
금리가 오르면 대출금 상환 부담이 커집니다.
If interest rates rise, the burden of loan repayments increases.
In Korean, '금리' is commonly used in financial contexts, including loans, deposits, and investments.
Pro Tip
Usage in Banking
'금리' is commonly used when discussing loans, mortgages, and savings accounts.
Word Origin
Derived from '금(金)' meaning 'money' and '리(利)' meaning 'interest' or 'profit'.
Usage Notes
In formal financial contexts, '금리' is often used interchangeably with '이자율'.
Word Breakdown
금
money
root리
interest
root한영사전