Korean word

명함

Pronunciation

Romanizationmyeongham

Meaning

  • nounbusiness card

Example

명함 주세요.myeong ham chu se yo

Please give me a business card.

Illustration for 명함 (business card)

More examples

명함을 교환했어요.myeong ha meul kyo hwan hae sseo yo

We exchanged business cards.

Core concept

A small card that puts a person's name and professional identity in one easy-to-share place.

Common phrases

  • 명함을 주세요myeong ha meul chu se yo

    Please give me a business card

  • 명함을 교환하다myeong ha meul kyo hwan ha da

    exchange business cards

  • 명함을 받다myeong ha meul pat tta

    get a business card

Similar words

명함집myeonghamjip: A small case for carrying business cards.
명찰myeongchal: A small tag worn on clothing or a bag to show a person's name and affiliation.

Definition in Korean

개인이 소속과 연락처를 알리기 위해 이름과 직책 등을 적어 두는 얇은 종이 카드.kae i ni so sok kkwa yeol lak cheo reul al li gi wi hae i reum gwa chik chaek teung eul cheo geo tu neun yal beun chong i ka deu

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines the elements for a name and an official title, matching a card that identifies both a person and their position.

Usage tips

  • In Korean professional settings, exchanging these cards often comes early in a first meeting, so receiving one with both hands shows care and respect.

Related words

  • 명함집myeonghamjipbusiness card casenoun
  • 명함교환myeonghamgyohwanexchange of business cardsnoun
  • 명함첩myeonghamcheopbusiness card bindernoun

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