부도가 · 부도를
default, failure to pay (bills or checks); business failure
Example
경기가 나빠서 작은 회사들이 부도가 났어요.
The economy was bad, so small companies defaulted.
Word parts
부 not+도 hand over
Literally 'not handed over': a bill or check that couldn't be paid.
Good to know
Used with 나다: 부도가 나다 = a company defaults; 부도 수표 = a bounced check.
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