Korean word

반납

Pronunciation

Romanizationpannap

Meaning

  • nounreturn

Example

도서관에 책을 반납했어요.to seo gwa ne chae geul pan na pae sseo yo

I returned the book to the library.

Illustration for 반납 (return)

More examples

책을 반납해야 합니다.chae geul pan na pae ya ham ni da

You must return the book.

Core concept

A borrowed or entrusted item is handed back to its original owner or location.

Common phrases

  • 책을 반납하다chae geul pan na pa da

    return a book

  • 택배로 반납하다taek ppae ro pan na pa da

    return by courier

  • 기간 내에 반납하다ki gan nae e pan na pa da

    return within the deadline

Similar words

돌려주다tollyeojuda: A borrowed or entrusted item is handed directly back to its owner.

Definition in Korean

빌리거나 맡아 사용한 물건을 정해진 사람이나 곳에 다시 돌려주는 일.pil li geo na ma ta sa yong han mul geo neul cheong hae jin sa ra mi na ko se ta si tol lyeo ju neun il

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean characters for returning something and receiving or placing it, which suits the act of giving an item back.

Usage tips

  • This word fits organized situations such as libraries and rental services, while casual exchanges often use a more conversational expression in Korean.

Opposites

Related words

  • 반납기한pannapkkihanreturn deadlinenoun
  • 반납일pannabilreturn datenoun
  • 반납자pannapjjareturnernoun

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