Korean word

소품

Pronunciation

Romanizationsopum

Meaning

  • nounsmall item

Example

거실에 소품을 몇 개 놓았어.keo si re so pu meul myeot kae no a sseo

I put a few small items in the living room.

Illustration for 소품 (small item)

More examples

주말 마켓에서 핸드메이드 소품을 샀어.chu mal ma ke se seo haen deu me i deu so pu meul sa sseo

I bought a small handmade item at the weekend market.

Core concept

A small object that helps shape the atmosphere of a room or a performance scene.

Common phrases

  • 핸드메이드 소품haen deu me i deu so pum

    small handmade item

  • 선물용 소품seon mu ryong so pum

    small gift item

  • 빈티지 소품pin ti ji so pum

    small vintage item

Similar words

장식품changsikpum: An ornament or display piece that improves a room's appearance.
액세서리aeksseseori: A small decoration worn on the body or attached to clothing.
소지품sojipum: Personal possessions taken along when leaving home.
도구togu: An object used to do practical work or complete a job.

Definition in Korean

공간이나 무대의 분위기를 꾸미기 위해 놓거나 사용하는 작은 물건.kong ga ni na mu dae ui pu nwi gi reul kku mi gi wi hae no keo na sa yong ha neun cha geun mul geon

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from terms meaning "small" and "item", which led to its uses for small decorations and stage props.

Usage tips

  • Context matters: in a home setting it usually contributes to the room's look, while in a performance setting it may be handled as part of the action.

Other meanings

  • propnoun
  • decorationnoun

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