Korean word

봉지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpongji

Meaning

  • nounbag

Example

과자를 봉지에 넣어 주세요.kwa ja reul pong ji e neo eo chu se yo

Please put the snacks in the bag.

Illustration for 봉지 (bag)

More examples

봉지를 잘 묶어서 배출하세요.pong ji reul chal mu kkeo seo pae chul ha se yo

Please tie the bag securely before putting it out.

Core concept

A thin paper or plastic container that holds goods for carrying.

Common phrases

  • 봉지를 묶다pong ji reul muk tta

    tie the bag

  • 봉지를 열다pong ji reul yeol da

    open the bag

  • 봉지를 밀봉하다pong ji reul mil bong ha da

    seal the bag

Similar words

비닐봉지pinilbongji: A shop's thin plastic bag for carrying purchased items.
봉투pongtu: A paper container designed to hold and seal mail or documents.
장바구니changbaguni: A larger shopping container for holding items as they are collected.

Definition in Korean

종이나 비닐처럼 얇은 재질로 만든 물건 포장용 봉지chong i na pi nil cheo reom yal beun chae jil lo man deun mul geon po jang yong pong ji

Word origin

Its traditional formation links sealing with paper, while modern usage also covers bags made from plastic.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this word makes shopping conversations easier when a store asks whether a bag is needed.

Other meanings

  • packetnoun

Opposites

  • 낱개natkkaeindividual itemnoun

Related words

  • 봉지과자pongjigwajabagged snacknoun
  • 지퍼봉지chipeobongjizipper bagnoun
  • 재활용봉지chaehwaryongbongjirecycling bagnoun

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