Korean word

바구니

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaguni

Meaning

  • nounbasket

Example

빨래를 바구니에 넣어 둬.ppal lae reul pa gu ni e neo eo two

Put the laundry in the basket and leave it there.

Illustration for 바구니 (basket)

More examples

장바구니에 과일을 담았어.chang ba gu ni e kwa i reul ta ma sseo

I put fruit in the shopping basket.

Core concept

An open container, often woven from natural materials, that holds things for carrying or storage.

Common phrases

  • 장바구니chang ba gu ni

    shopping basket

  • 빨래바구니ppal lae ba gu ni

    laundry basket

  • 바구니에 담다pa gu ni e tam tta

    put in a basket

Similar words

장바구니changbaguni: A bag or basket carried for holding purchases during shopping.
빨래 바구니ppallae paguni: A basket used to collect, carry, or keep clothes before washing.
상자sangja: A box-shaped container with firm sides for storing or moving items.
통tong: A deep container used to hold objects or liquids.

Definition in Korean

물건을 담아 옮기거나 보관하는, 풀이나 나무 등을 엮어 만든 그릇.mul geo neul ta ma om gi geo na po gwan ha neun pu ri na na mu teung eul yeo kkeo man deun keu reut

Word origin

The exact historical formation of this native Korean word is uncertain, so it is best learned as the everyday name for a woven container.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a box, a basket usually has an open top, making it useful for gathering and carrying loose items.

Related words

  • 장바구니changbagunishopping basketnoun
  • 빨래바구니ppallaebagunilaundry basketnoun
  • 과일바구니kwailbagunifruit basketnoun

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