Korean word

수신함

Pronunciation

Romanizationsusinham

Meaning

  • nouninbox

Example

지금 수신함을 확인해 볼게요.chi geum su sin ha meul hwa gin hae pol kke yo

I'll check the inbox now.

Illustration for 수신함 (inbox)

More examples

이메일 첨부파일은 수신함에서 바로 확인하세요.i me il cheom bu pa i reun su sin ha me seo pa ro hwa gin ha se yo

Please check the email attachment in your inbox right away.

Core concept

An incoming-message area where new items gather and wait for review.

Common phrases

  • 수신함을 확인하다su sin ha meul hwa gin ha da

    check the inbox

  • 수신함을 분류하다su sin ha meul pul lyu ha da

    sort the inbox

  • 수신함으로 이동하다su sin ha meu ro i dong ha da

    move into the inbox

Similar words

받은편지함padeunpyeonjiham: A folder that stores all messages received through an email account.
인박스inbaksseu: A loanword used in apps and conversation for a list of incoming messages.

Definition in Korean

새로 온 메일이나 알림이 쌓여 확인할 수 있는 메일함.sae ro on me i ri na al li mi ssa yeo hwa gin hal ssu in neun me il ham

Word origin

수신 (susin, "receiving") and 함 (ham, "box") join to form a practical Korean term for a container of received messages.

Usage tips

  • English mailbox often suggests a physical box outside a home, while this Korean word is normally understood from digital context.

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