Korean word

명찰

Pronunciation

Romanizationmyeongchal

Meaning

  • nounname tag

Example

명찰을 어디에 뒀는지 모르겠어요.myeong cha reul eo di e twon neun ji mo reu ge sseo yo

I don't know where I put my name tag.

Illustration for 명찰 (name tag)

More examples

회의에 갈 때 명찰을 꼭 달아 주세요.hoe ui e kal ttae myeong cha reul kkok ta ra chu se yo

When you go to the meeting, please make sure you are wearing a name tag.

Core concept

A small label worn or attached to clothing or a bag to show who someone is and where they belong.

Common phrases

  • 명찰을 달다myeong cha reul tal da

    put on a name tag

  • 명찰을 붙이다myeong cha reul pu chi da

    stick on a name tag

  • 명찰을 떼다myeong cha reul tte da

    take off a name tag

Similar words

이름표ireumpyo: A written name label is attached to an item or worn by the person it identifies.
배지paeji: A small pinned or clipped emblem on clothing indicates membership or rank.
네임택neimtaek: A tag bearing a name is attached to a suitcase or other travel bag.
명패myeongpae: A solid sign with a name is placed on a desk or at a room entrance.

Definition in Korean

옷이나 가방 등에 붙이거나 걸어 이름과 소속을 표시하는 작은 표찰o si na ka bang teung e pu chi geo na keo reo i reum gwa so so geul pyo si ha neun cha geun pyo chal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines words for name and a small tag or tablet, so it describes a tag that carries a person's name.

Usage tips

  • In schools and workplaces, checking one can help with names and affiliations before starting a conversation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 명찰함myeongchalhamname tag holdernoun
  • 명찰끈myeongchalkkeunname tag lanyardnoun

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