Korean Conversation · Level 123
15 words
Korean word
보관
Pronunciation
Romanizationpogwan
Meaning
- nounstorage
Example
짐 보관은 무료입니다.chim po gwa neun mu ryo im ni da
Luggage storage is free.
More examples
귀중품 보관은 프론트에서 합니다.kwi jung pum po gwa neun peu ron teu e seo ham ni da
Valuables are stored at the front desk.
Core concept
Items or information are placed somewhere secure or entrusted to someone so they remain safe until needed.
Common phrases
짐 보관chim po gwan
luggage storage
보관함po gwan ham
storage box
보관 서비스po gwan seo bi seu
storage service
Similar words
보관함pogwanham: A designated container for keeping personal belongings safe until they are needed.
보관소pogwanso: A place or facility where bags and other belongings are kept for a while.
저장cheojang: Saving data or files on a computer, phone, or cloud service for later use.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람에게 맡기거나 정해진 장소에 두어 물건이나 정보를 안전하게 유지하는 행위·상태ta reun sa ra me ge mat kki geo na cheong hae jin chang so e tu eo mul geo ni na cheong bo reul an jeon ha ge yu ji ha neun haeng wi sang tae
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound combines ideas of protecting and managing, giving it the sense of keeping something safely under control.
Usage tips
- English storage often suggests a place, while this noun can also highlight the service or state of keeping belongings safe for someone.
Other meanings
- safekeepingnoun
Related words
- 보관하다pogwanhadastoreverb
- 보관소pogwansostorage facilitynoun
- 보관료pogwallyostorage feenoun