가격 vs 금액
Korean word comparison
Listen to 가격
Listen to 금액
| 가격 | 금액 |
|---|---|
GA-gyeok noun | geumaek noun |
| price; the amount of money required to buy something | amount of money; a monetary sum |
How they differ
금액 emphasizes a numeric sum of money (total amount, invoice sum, payment amount) rather than the market price of an item; 가격 refers specifically to the price of goods or services, while 금액 is used when stating amounts in accounts, receipts, or forms.
When to use each
When to use 가격: Use 가격 when referring to the listed price of a product or the concept of price in commerce.
When to use 금액: Use 금액 when specifying a monetary amount on a bill, receipt, contract, or refund.
Side-by-side examples
- 상품 가격은 변동될 수 있습니다.
(Product prices may vary.) - 환불 금액은 다음 주에 계좌로 입금됩니다.
(The refund amount will be deposited into the account next week.)
Register & nuance: 금액 is more formal and commonly used in official, financial, or written contexts.