Korean word

동봉

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongbong

Meaning

  • nounenclosure

Example

이력서를 동봉했습니다.i ryeok sseo reul tong bong haet sseum ni da

I enclosed my resume.

Illustration for 동봉 (enclosure)

More examples

서류 누락을 막기 위해 체크리스트를 동봉해 주세요.seo ryu nu ra geul mak kki wi hae che keu ri seu teu reul tong bong hae chu se yo

Please enclose a checklist to ensure no documents are left out.

Core concept

Putting a document or small item into the same letter or package so it travels with it.

Common phrases

  • 제품 설명서를 동봉하다che pum seol myeong seo reul tong bong ha da

    enclose a product manual

  • 보증서를 동봉하다po jeung seo reul tong bong ha da

    enclose a warranty certificate

  • 사진을 동봉하다sa ji neul tong bong ha da

    enclose a photograph

Similar words

넣다neota: Putting an object inside a bag, box, or other space.
담다tamtta: Placing an object or liquid in a container so it fits there.

Definition in Korean

서류나 작은 물건을 편지나 소포에 함께 넣어 보내는 동작을 말한다seo ryu na cha geun mul geo neul pyeon ji na so po e ham kke neo eo po nae neun tong ja geul mal han da

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning together and seal or enclose, giving the idea of enclosing items together.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, a speaker may choose a simpler everyday expression, so this word can sound more official than the action itself.

Other meanings

  • encloseverb

Opposites

  • 별도 발송하다pyeoldo palsonghadasend separatelyverb

Related words

  • 동봉물tongbongmulenclosurenoun

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