Korean word

반환하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanhwanhada

Meaning

  • verbreturn

Example

디스크를 매장에 반환해주세요.ti seu keu reul mae jang e pan hwan hae ju se yo

Please return the disk to the store.

Illustration for 반환하다 (return)

More examples

택배로 반환하면 먼저 고객센터에 문의하세요.taek ppae ro pan hwan ha myeon meon jeo ko gaek ssen teo e mu nui ha se yo

If you send it back by courier, please contact customer service first.

Core concept

Something leaves its current holder and goes back to its original owner.

Common phrases

  • 택배로 반환하다taek ppae ro pan hwan ha da

    return by delivery

  • 대여 물품을 반환하다tae yeo mul pu meul pan hwan ha da

    return rented items

  • 영업시간 내에 반환하다yeong eop ssi gan nae e pan hwan ha da

    return during business hours

Similar words

돌려주다tollyeojuda: To hand back something received or borrowed to the person who owns it.
반납하다pannapada: To return a borrowed or entrusted item to its lender or designated return place.
환불하다hwanbulhada: To refund money after a purchase is canceled or an item is returned.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 권리 등을 원래 주인이나 소유자에게 되돌려주는 행위.mul geo ni na kwol li teung eul wol lae chu i ni na so yu ja e ge toe dol lyeo ju neun haeng wi

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound built from roots meaning back and restore, followed by the verb-forming element meaning to do.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this form often sounds official or written, while simpler wording is more natural for ordinary exchanges between friends.

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