Korean word

답례품

Pronunciation

Romanizationtamnyepum

Meaning

  • nounthank-you gift

Example

선물을 받아서 답례품을 준비했어요.seon mu reul pa da seo tam nye pu meul chun bi hae sseo yo

I received a gift, so I prepared a thank-you gift.

Illustration for 답례품 (thank-you gift)

More examples

행사 마치고 참석자들에게 답례품을 돌렸어요.haeng sa ma chi go cham seok jja deu re ge tam nye pu meul tol lyeo sseo yo

After the event, I distributed thank-you gifts to the attendees.

Core concept

A small item given back to show appreciation for a favor or gift.

Common phrases

  • 답례품을 돌리다tam nye pu meul tol li da

    distribute thank-you gifts

  • 답례품을 챙기다tam nye pu meul chaeng gi da

    prepare thank-you gifts

  • 답례품을 구입하다tam nye pu meul ku i pa da

    purchase thank-you gifts

Similar words

선물seonmul: An object or experience given to make someone happy on a special occasion.
기념품kinyeompum: An item kept to remember a place visited or an event experienced.
사은품saeunpum: A small item given free to thank customers or event participants.
답례tamnye: A gift or action offered to return someone's kindness.

Definition in Korean

누군가의 호의나 선물에 보답하기 위해 준비하는 작은 답례용 물건nu gun ga ui ho ui na seon mu re po da pa gi wi hae chun bi ha neun cha geun tam nye yong mul geon

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning returning courtesy and an item, so it names something offered in return.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a general present, this word highlights the giver's reason for offering it, namely to show thanks for something received.

Related words

  • 답례하다tamnyehadareturn a favorverb
  • 답례편지tamnyepyeonjithank-you letternoun

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