Korean word

리본

Pronunciation

Romanizationribon

Meaning

  • nounribbon

Example

선물에 리본을 달았어요.seon mu re ri bo neul ta ra sseo yo

I put a ribbon on the present.

Illustration for 리본 (ribbon)

More examples

가방에 리본이 달려 있어서 눈에 띄었어요.ka bang e ri bo ni tal lyeo i sseo seo nu ne tti eo sseo yo

The bag stood out because it had a ribbon on it.

Core concept

A slim decorative strip that can be tied into a neat finish or attached as an ornament.

Common phrases

  • 리본이 달린ri bo ni tal lin

    with a ribbon attached

  • 리본을 붙이다ri bo neul pu chi da

    attach a ribbon

Similar words

끈kkeun: A thin, flexible length used to fasten, bundle, or connect objects.
머리끈meorikkeun: A small elastic or fabric ring for keeping gathered hair in place.
장식changsik: An added feature that makes an object or space look more pleasing.

Definition in Korean

선물 포장이나 옷 장식에 쓰는 얇고 폭이 좁은 띠 형태의 천이나 끈seon mul po jang i na ot chang si ge sseu neun yal kko po gi cho beun tti hyeong tae ui cheo ni na kkeun

Word origin

The word entered Korean from English ribbon, a word that developed from French ruban, meaning a strip of cloth.

Usage tips

  • The word covers both the material and the decoration made with it, so context shows whether the focus is on the strip or its finished shape.

Other meanings

  • bownoun

Related words

  • 리본장식ribonjangsikribbon decorationnoun

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