Korean word

귀중품

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwijungpum

Meaning

  • nounvaluables

Example

가방에 귀중품이 있어요.ka bang e kwi jung pu mi i sseo yo

There are valuables in the bag.

Illustration for 귀중품 (valuables)

More examples

호텔 금고에 귀중품을 넣어 두세요.ho tel keum go e kwi jung pu meul neo eo tu se yo

Please put your valuables in the hotel safe.

Core concept

An object whose high value makes its safe storage and careful handling important.

Common phrases

  • 귀중품을 챙기다kwi jung pu meul chaeng gi da

    take valuables along

  • 귀중품을 잘 보관하다kwi jung pu meul chal po gwan ha da

    store valuables safely

  • 귀중품을 맡기다kwi jung pu meul mat kki da

    entrust valuables

Similar words

지갑chigap: A small case used to carry cash and cards in an organized way.
현금hyeongeum: Physical money in notes and coins used for direct payment.
휴대전화hyudaejeonhwa: A portable device used for calls, messages, apps, and internet access.
신분증sinbunjeung: An official document used to verify a person's identity.

Definition in Korean

금전적·물질적 가치가 있어 보호하거나 관리해야 하는 물건keum jeon jeok mul jjil jeok ka chi ga i sseo po ho ha geo na kwal li hae ya ha neun mul geon

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning precious or important and item, so its structure points to a valuable possession.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect a singular form for one possession, but English commonly uses valuables as a plural noun for this general category.

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