Korean word

꽃다발

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkotttabal

Meaning

  • nounbouquet

Example

결혼식에 꽃다발을 줬어요.kyeol hon si ge kkot tta ba reul chwo sseo yo

I gave a bouquet at the wedding.

Illustration for 꽃다발 (bouquet)

More examples

봄꽃으로 예쁜 꽃다발을 만들었어요.pom kko cheu ro ye ppeun kkot tta ba reul man deu reo sseo yo

We made a pretty bouquet with spring flowers.

창가에 꽃다발이 놓여 있어요.chang ga e kkot tta ba ri no yeo i sseo yo

There is a bouquet by the window.

Core concept

A bunch of flowers gathered and tied together so it can be given to someone.

Common phrases

  • 꽃다발을 받다kkot tta ba reul pat tta

    receive a bouquet

  • 꽃다발을 사다kkot tta ba reul sa da

    buy a bouquet

  • 꽃다발을 포장하다kkot tta ba reul po jang ha da

    wrap a bouquet

Similar words

부케puke: A small, neatly arranged group of flowers held by a bride at a wedding.
화환hwahwan: A flower decoration shaped like a ring or flat board for a celebration or funeral.
꽃바구니kkotppaguni: Flowers and leaves arranged in a basket for display.
꽃송이kkotssongi: One flower growing on a single stem.

Definition in Korean

한 사람에게 주기 위해 여러 송이의 꽃을 모아 묶은 것han sa ra me ge chu gi wi hae yeo reo song i ui kko cheul mo a mu kkeun keot

Word origin

The word combines 꽃 (kkot, "flower") and 다발 (ttabal, "bundle") to mean a bundle of flowers.

Usage tips

  • In Korean celebrations, a flower gift can show congratulations when someone finishes school or performs on stage.

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