Korean word

반지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanji

Meaning

  • nounring

Example

결혼식 때 신부는 반지를 교환했어요.kyeol hon sik ttae sin bu neun pan ji reul kyo hwan hae sseo yo

At the wedding, the bride exchanged rings.

Illustration for 반지 (ring)

More examples

색종이로 예쁜 반지를 만들었어요.saek jjong i ro ye ppeun pan ji reul man deu reo sseo yo

I made a pretty ring out of colored paper.

생일에 남자친구가 예쁜 반지를 선물해 줬어요.saeng i re nam ja chin gu ga ye ppeun pan ji reul seon mul hae chwo sseo yo

On my birthday, my boyfriend gave me a pretty ring.

Core concept

A circular piece of jewelry or decoration worn around a finger.

Common phrases

  • 약혼반지ya kon ban ji

    engagement ring

  • 반지를 선물하다pan ji reul seon mul ha da

    give a ring as a gift

Similar words

목걸이mokkkeori: A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often made as a chain.
팔찌paljji: A decorative band worn around the wrist.
귀걸이kwigeori: A small piece of jewelry worn on the ear, either hanging or clipped on.
액세서리aeksseseori: A decorative item worn as part of an outfit.

Definition in Korean

손가락에 끼는 둥근 장식물son ga ra ge kki neun tung geun chang sing mul

Word origin

The origin of this native Korean word is uncertain, so its modern form is best learned as the everyday word for a ring.

Usage tips

  • A useful conversation pattern is to learn the words for this item together with the separate actions of putting it on and taking it off.

Related words

  • 결혼반지kyeolhonbanjiwedding ringnoun

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