Korean word

가방

Pronunciation

Romanizationkabang

Meaning

  • nounbag

Example

저는 가방을 잃어버렸어요.cheo neun ka bang eul i reo beo ryeo sseo yo

I lost my bag.

Illustration for 가방 (bag)

More examples

어제 가방을 메고 학교에 갔어요.eo je ka bang eul me go hak kkyo e ka sseo yo

Yesterday, I carried my bag over my shoulder to school.

Core concept

A small container that keeps belongings together while someone carries them.

Common phrases

  • 가방을 메다ka bang eul me da

    carry a bag over one's shoulder

  • 가방을 들다ka bang eul teul da

    carry a bag

  • 가방을 맡기다ka bang eul mat kki da

    entrust a bag

Similar words

백팩paekpaek: A bag worn on the back using two shoulder straps.
토트백toteubaek: A roomy open-top bag carried with its handles in the hand or on the shoulder.
핸드백haendeubaek: A small bag used for personal items and carried in the hand or on the arm.
크로스백keuroseubaek: A compact bag carried across the body with a long shoulder strap.

Definition in Korean

물건을 넣어 들고 다니는 주머니나 작은 상자류를 이르는 말.mul geo neul neo eo teul go ta ni neun chu meo ni na cha geun sang ja ryu reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word has no confirmed simple origin story, so it is best learned as a basic everyday Korean noun.

Usage tips

  • The word can cover many familiar styles, from a school bag to a shopping bag, without needing a special label first.

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