무과금 (mugwageum)
What 무과금 means
Playing without spending money.
When Koreans use it
Describe a player who does not buy optional in-game items or currency.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 이 캐릭터 돈 주고 샀어?
B: 아니, 난 무과금이야.
English
A: Did you pay for that character?
B: No, I don't spend on the game.
Use it with care
Often describes a play style in free-to-play games. It does not define all possible costs.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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