Korean word

스탬프

Pronunciation

Romanizationseutaempeu

Meaning

  • nounstamp

Example

카페에서 음료를 사면 스탬프를 받을 수 있어.ka pe e seo eum nyo reul sa myeon seu taem peu reul pa deul ssu i sseo

If you buy a drink at a cafe, you can get a stamp.

Illustration for 스탬프 (stamp)

More examples

스탬프 카드에 도장을 찍어 드릴게요.seu taem peu ka deu e to jang eul jji geo teu ril kke yo

I'll stamp your card for you.

Core concept

A physical sign of completed purchases that lets a customer track progress toward a benefit.

Common phrases

  • 스탬프 카드seu taem peu ka deu

    stamp card

  • 스탬프를 모으다seu taem peu reul mo eu da

    collect stamps

Similar words

도장tojang: A seal used with ink to leave a design or words on paper or another object, or the impression left.
포인트pointeu: A store reward unit collected through purchases and spent on discounts or goods.
쿠폰kupon: A paper slip or digital code that lowers a price or adds a purchase benefit.
멤버십membeosip: A system that offers discounts and other rewards to people who join.

Definition in Korean

멤버십 카드나 쿠폰에 찍어 이용 횟수나 적립 상태를 표시하는 작은 도장·스티커mem beo sip ka deu na ku po ne jji geo i yong hoet ssu na cheong nip sang tae reul pyo si ha neun cha geun to jang seu ti keo

Word origin

The word comes from English stamp and keeps the idea of making a mark, while Korean usage commonly applies it to customer reward cards.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect stamp to mean ink or postage, but in this setting it belongs to a reward system for repeat purchases.

Related words

  • 스탬프북seutaempeubukstamp booknoun
  • 스탬프카드seutaempeukadeustamp cardnoun

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