Korean word

손가방

Pronunciation

Romanizationsongabang

Meaning

  • nounhandbag

Example

새 손가방을 샀어.sae son ga bang eul sa sseo

I bought a new handbag.

Illustration for 손가방 (handbag)

More examples

파티에 클러치형 손가방을 들고 갔어.pa ti e keul leo chi hyeong son ga bang eul teul go ka sseo

I took a clutch-style handbag to the party.

Core concept

A small bag with handles, carried by hand for personal items.

Common phrases

  • 작은 손가방cha geun son ga bang

    small handbag

  • 손가방을 들고 다니다son ga bang eul teul go ta ni da

    carry a handbag

  • 클러치형 손가방keul leo chi hyeong son ga bang

    clutch-style handbag

Similar words

핸드백haendeubaek: A small, shaped bag for personal belongings, carried by hand or over the arm.
클러치keulleochi: A slim bag without a strap or handle, carried by hand for a few small items.
크로스백keuroseubaek: A small bag worn across the body with a long strap.
토트백toteubaek: A larger everyday bag made of cloth or leather with long handles.

Definition in Korean

손으로 들 수 있도록 만든 가방을 가리키는 명사로, 일반적으로 크기가 작고 손잡이가 있어 손에 들고 다니는 소지품용 가방을 뜻한다.so neu ro teul ssu it tto rok man deun ka bang eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro il ban jeo geu ro keu gi ga chak kko son ja bi ga i sseo so ne teul go ta ni neun so ji pu myong ka bang eul tteu tan da

Word origin

The word combines Korean terms meaning hand and bag, and the bag term came into Korean through Japanese kaban.

Usage tips

  • The word highlights the hand-held format, so it helps distinguish a small handled bag from a backpack or shoulder bag.

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