Korean word

신분증

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinbunjeung

Meaning

  • nounID card

Example

신분증을 보여 주세요.sin bun jeung eul po yeo chu se yo

Please show your ID card.

Illustration for 신분증 (ID card)

More examples

공항에서 신분증을 제시해야 합니다.kong hang e seo sin bun jeung eul che si hae ya ham ni da

You must present your ID card at the airport.

Core concept

A government-recognized photo document used to verify who a person is.

Common phrases

  • 신분증 제시sin bun jeung che si

    presentation of an ID card

  • 신분증 확인sin bun jeung hwa gin

    ID verification

  • 신분증 발급sin bun jeung pal geup

    issuance of an ID card

Similar words

주민등록증chumindeungnokjjeung: An official photo card based on a resident's government registration.
운전면허증unjeonmyeonheojeung: An official document showing permission to drive a vehicle.
여권yeogwon: An official travel document proving identity and nationality across borders.
학생증hakssaengjeung: A school-issued document proving current student status.

Definition in Korean

법적 효력이나 공적 인정이 있어 개인의 신원 확인에 쓰이는 사진과 정보가 기재된 증명서peop jjeok hyo ryeo gi na kong jeok in jeong i i sseo kae i nui si nwon hwa gi ne sseu i neun sa jin gwa cheong bo ga ki jae doen cheung myeong seo

Word origin

신분증 (sinbunjeung, "identity certificate") is formed from 신분 (sinbun, "identity or status") and 증 (jeung, "proof or certificate").

Usage tips

  • The exact document required can vary by setting, such as a bank, government office, or other service, so the context matters.

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