English–Korean
“backpack” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpaenang
Example
배낭을 메고 학교에 갔어요.pae nang eul me go hak kkyo e ka sseo yo
I went to school carrying a backpack.
How to say “backpack” in Korean
“Backpack” in Korean is 배낭 (paenang).
A bag with shoulder straps that rests against the back and keeps its contents supported while the hands stay free.
Example sentences with 배낭
수업 끝나고 도서관에서 배낭을 내려놓았어요.su eop kkeun na go to seo gwa ne seo pae nang eul nae ryeo no a sseo yo
After class, I put my backpack down at the library.
Tips for using 배낭
- English speakers often say wear a backpack, but Korean typically describes using one with a verb meaning carry on the shoulders, which is useful in school and travel conversations.