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TOPIK 5noun

후원금

huwongeum

후원금이 · 후원금을

donation, sponsorship money, financial support

Example

많은 시민들이 피해 지역에 후원금을 보냈어요.

Many citizens sent donations to the affected area.

Word parts

후 behind원 aid금 money

Literally 'money that backs you from behind'.

Good to know

The usual verbs are 후원금을 내다 or 보내다, 'to give or send a donation'.