Korean word

열쇠고리

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeolsoegori

Meaning

  • nounkeychain

Example

집 열쇠를 열쇠고리에 달았어.chip yeol soe reul yeol soe go ri e ta ra sseo

I put the house key on the keychain.

Illustration for 열쇠고리 (keychain)

More examples

여행 가서 열쇠고리를 잃어버렸어.yeo haeng ka seo yeol soe go ri reul i reo beo ryeo sseo

I lost my keychain while traveling.

Core concept

A small loop or attached charm that keeps keys together for carrying or decoration.

Common phrases

  • 열쇠고리를 달다yeol soe go ri reul tal da

    attach a keychain

  • 열쇠고리를 잃어버리다yeol soe go ri reul i reo beo ri da

    lose a keychain

  • 열쇠고리를 사다yeol soe go ri reul sa da

    buy a keychain

Similar words

키링kiring: A small ring or ornament for attaching a key.
키체인kichein: A chain-like fitting that keeps keys joined together.
키홀더kiholdeo: A compact holder or case for taking a key with you.

Definition in Korean

열쇠를 연결해 휴대하거나 장식으로 쓰는 작은 물건.yeol soe reul yeon gyeol hae hyu dae ha geo na chang si geu ro sseu neun cha geun mul geon

Word origin

The compound 열쇠고리 (yeolsoegori, "keychain") joins 열쇠 (yeolsoe, "key") and 고리 (gori, "ring or loop") to name a loop that holds keys together.

Usage tips

  • Souvenir and character versions often decorate a bag or zipper even when no keys are attached.

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