Korean word

봉투

Pronunciation

Romanizationpongtu

Meaning

  • nounenvelope

Example

편지를 봉투에 넣었어요.pyeon ji reul pong tu e neo eo sseo yo

I put the letter in the envelope.

Illustration for 봉투 (envelope)

More examples

용돈을 봉투에 넣었어요.yong do neul pong tu e neo eo sseo yo

I put my allowance in an envelope.

Core concept

A flat paper holder used to enclose mail, papers, or small items.

Common phrases

  • 봉투에 넣다pong tu e neo ta

    put in an envelope

  • 봉투를 열다pong tu reul yeol da

    open an envelope

  • 편지봉투pyeon ji bong tu

    letter envelope

Similar words

봉지pongji: A light bag made of paper or plastic for holding purchased items.
우편봉투upyeonbongtu: A mailing envelope prepared with a recipient's address and postage.

Definition in Korean

편지나 서류를 넣어 봉하거나 보관하는 종이로 된 납작한 주머니pyeon ji na seo ryu reul neo eo pong ha geo na po gwan ha neun chong i ro toen nap jja kan chu meo ni

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning seal and cover, reflecting a container made to enclose and close around its contents.

Usage tips

  • A checkout setting can signal a paper bag meaning, while a post office setting usually signals the mail meaning.

Other meanings

  • bagnoun

Related words

  • 편지봉투pyeonjibongtuletter envelopenoun
  • 우편봉투upyeonbongtumailing envelopenoun
  • 현금봉투hyeongeumbongtucash envelopenoun

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