English–Korean

“envelope” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpongtu

Example

편지를 봉투에 넣었어요.pyeon ji reul pong tu e neo eo sseo yo

I put the letter in the envelope.

Illustration for 봉투 (envelope)

How to say “envelope” in Korean

“Envelope” in Korean is 봉투 (pongtu).

A flat paper holder used to enclose mail, papers, or small items.

Full entry for 봉투: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 봉투

용돈을 봉투에 넣었어요.yong do neul pong tu e neo eo sseo yo

I put my allowance in an envelope.

Tips for using 봉투

  • A checkout setting can signal a paper bag meaning, while a post office setting usually signals the mail meaning.

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