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TOPIK 4noun

부가세

bugase [부가쎄]

부가세가 · 부가세를

value-added tax, VAT

Example

이 가격에는 부가세가 포함되어 있어요.

This price includes VAT.

Word parts

부 attach가 add세 tax

Short for 부가가치세 — literally 'added-value tax'.

Good to know

Pronounced [부가쎄]. In Korea it's 10% and usually already in the menu price.