Korean word

비닐봉지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpinilbongji

Meaning

  • nounplastic bag

Example

가게에서 비닐봉지를 받았어요.ka ge e seo pi nil bong ji reul pa da sseo yo

I got a plastic bag at the store.

Illustration for 비닐봉지 (plastic bag)

More examples

쓰레기 날에 비닐봉지를 분리수거했어요.sseu re gi na re pi nil bong ji reul pul li su geo hae sseo yo

I put the plastic bag out for recycling on trash day.

Core concept

The thin plastic bag a shop provides to carry purchased goods.

Common phrases

  • 비닐봉지를 주세요pi nil bong ji reul chu se yo

    plastic bag, please

  • 비닐봉지를 씻다pi nil bong ji reul ssit tta

    wash a plastic bag

  • 비닐봉지를 분리수거하다pi nil bong ji reul pul li su geo ha da

    sort plastic bags for recycling

Similar words

봉지pongji: A thin bag made of paper or plastic for packing and carrying items.
비닐pinil: Flexible plastic film used to wrap food or cover and hold small things.
봉투pongtu: A flat paper container for enclosing letters, papers, or small items.
장바구니changbaguni: A durable reusable container for carrying goods during a shopping trip.

Definition in Korean

플라스틱 재질의 얇은 봉지로, 상점에서 계산한 물건을 담아 주로 건네는 데 쓰이는 명사.peul la seu tik chae ji rui yal beun pong ji ro sang jeo me seo kye san han mul geo neul ta ma chu ro keon ne neun te sseu i neun myeong sa

Word origin

비닐 (binil, "vinyl") entered Korean from English vinyl, while 봉지 (bongji, "bag") supplies the second part of this compound.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in everyday shopping because it can come up during the brief conversation at the register.

Other meanings

  • checkout bagnoun

Opposites

  • 종이봉투chongibongtupaper bagnoun

Related words

  • 비닐시트pinilsiteuplastic sheetnoun

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