Korean word

셀카봉

Pronunciation

Romanizationselkabong

Meaning

  • nounselfie stick

Example

셀카봉을 샀어.sel ka bong eul sa sseo

I bought a selfie stick.

Illustration for 셀카봉 (selfie stick)

More examples

여행 갈 때 셀카봉을 꼭 챙겨.yeo haeng kal ttae sel ka bong eul kkok chaeng gyeo

Be sure to bring a selfie stick when you go on a trip.

Core concept

A handheld extension that places a phone farther away or higher for a self-portrait.

Common phrases

  • 셀카봉을 접다sel ka bong eul cheop tta

    fold up a selfie stick

  • 셀카봉을 챙기다sel ka bong eul chaeng gi da

    take a selfie stick along

  • 유선 셀카봉yu seon sel ka bong

    wired selfie stick

Similar words

삼각대samgakttae: A three-legged support that keeps a camera or phone steady for pictures.
거치대keochidae: A base or holder that keeps a phone or camera fixed in one chosen position.
스탠드seutaendeu: A small support that keeps a phone or camera standing upright.

Definition in Korean

스마트폰을 더 멀리서 또는 높은 각도에서 찍기 위해 길게 뻗어 사용하는 막대 모양의 촬영 도구.seu ma teu po neul teo meol li seo tto neun no peun kak tto e seo jjik kki wi hae kil ge ppeo deo sa yong ha neun mak ttae mo yang ui chwa ryeong to gu

Word origin

셀카 (selka, "selfie") comes from a shortened Korean expression for self camera, while 봉 (bong, "stick or rod") is a Sino-Korean element, making the compound's meaning easy to recognize.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when discussing phone accessories or vacation plans, especially when deciding what to bring for a group photo.

Related words

  • 셀카사진selkasajinselfie photonoun
  • 셀피selpiselfienoun

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