Korean word

상품권

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangpumgwon

Meaning

  • noungift card

Example

어제 친구가 생일 선물로 상품권을 줬어요.eo je chin gu ga saeng il seon mul lo sang pum gwo neul chwo sseo yo

Yesterday, a friend gave me a gift card as a birthday gift.

Illustration for 상품권 (gift card)

More examples

회사에서 성과로 상품권을 받았어요.hoe sa e seo seong gwa ro sang pum gwo neul pa da sseo yo

I received a gift card from my company as a reward for my performance.

Core concept

A card or paper voucher with a set value that can be given as a present and used instead of cash.

Common phrases

  • 상품권을 주다sang pum gwo neul chu da

    give a gift card

  • 상품권을 받다sang pum gwo neul pat tta

    receive a gift card

  • 상품권을 사용하다sang pum gwo neul sa yong ha da

    use a gift card

Similar words

선물권seonmulgwon: A voucher given as a present that can be exchanged for goods or used toward payment.
기프트카드kipeuteukadeu: A prepaid card or electronic code given as a gift for shopping in a store or online.
쿠폰kupon: A printed or digital offer that lowers a purchase price or provides another benefit.
교환권kyohwangwon: A voucher that proves the right to receive a specified product or service under set conditions.

Definition in Korean

선물용으로 많이 쓰이며 현금 대신 특정 금액만큼 물건과 바꿀 수 있는 교환권.seon mu ryong eu ro ma ni sseu i myeo hyeon geum tae sin teuk jjeong keu maeng man keum mul geon gwa pa kkul ssu in neun kyo hwan gwon

Word origin

상품권 (sangpumgwon, "gift card") combines 상품 (sangpum, "goods") with 권 (gwon, "ticket or certificate"), meaning a ticket for obtaining goods.

Usage tips

  • When giving one, naming the store or shopping network where it can be used helps the recipient avoid an awkward surprise.

Other meanings

  • vouchernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 문화상품권munhwasangpumgwoncultural gift certificatenoun
  • 백화점 상품권paekwajeom sangpumgwondepartment store gift certificatenoun

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