Korean lesson 27: Change

잔돈
[Jandon]
Change

A: 아저씨, 경희대학교 정문 앞에 세워 주세요.
[Ajeossi, KyungHee Univ. jeongmun ape sewo juseyo.]
A: Let me get off in front of the Kyunghee University's school gate.

B: 다 왔습니다. 1900원입니다.
[Da watseumnida. Cheongubaek wonimnida.]
B: Here we are. It's 1,900 won.

A: 여기요. (만 원짜리 지폐)
[yeogiyo. (man wonjjari jipye)]
A: Here you go (10,000 won note)

B: 잔돈 없으세요?
[Jandon eopseuseyo?]
B: You don't have change?

A: 잔돈이요?
[Jandoniyo?]
A: Change?

` 잔돈[jandon]' refers to the smaller units of money. It also refers to change you get after paying for something. If you don't own a public transportation card, it's a good idea to keep change handy, even for vending machines. Shopping at supermarkets might be convenient to obtain smaller bills or change since they readily accept large bills.