English–Korean

“wrap” in Korean

Korean

Also쌈 (ssam) · 두르다 (tureuda) · 포장하다 (pojanghada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamssada

Example

선물을 감쌌다.seon mu reul kam ssat tta

The gift was wrapped.

Illustration for 감싸다 (wrap)

How to say “wrap” in Korean

“Wrap” in Korean is 감싸다 (kamssada).

Something is enclosed by a surrounding layer, or figuratively shielded by someone who takes its side.

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

Example sentences with 감싸다

엄마가 아이를 두 팔로 감쌌다.eom ma ga a i reul tu pal lo kam ssat tta

The mother embraced her child with both arms.

Tips for using 감싸다

  • The word can describe support for someone as well as criticism of protecting them too much, making the speaker's attitude important.

Other Korean words for “wrap”

2

쌈

ssam

nounwrap

고기랑 쌈을 같이 먹어요.ko gi rang ssa meul ka chi meo geo yo

We eat meat with lettuce wraps.

겨울에는 목에 스카프를 두른다.kyeo u re neun mo ge seu ka peu reul tu reun da

In winter, a scarf is wrapped around one's neck.

선물을 포장했어요seon mu reul po jang hae sseo yo

I wrapped the gift.

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