Korean word

쟁반

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaengban

Meaning

  • nountray

Example

그가 쟁반을 들고 있어요.keu ga chaeng ba neul teul go i sseo yo

He is holding a tray.

Illustration for 쟁반 (tray)

More examples

음식을 쟁반에 담아 주세요.eum si geul chaeng ba ne ta ma chu se yo

Please put the food on the tray.

Core concept

A shallow, edged surface that gathers several dishes or cups so they can be carried together.

Common phrases

  • 쟁반을 들다chaeng ba neul teul da

    carry a tray

  • 쟁반에 음식을 담다chaeng ba ne eum si geul tam tta

    put food on a tray

  • 쟁반을 닦다chaeng ba neul tak tta

    wipe a tray

Similar words

트레이teurei: A thin, flat tray used to carry drinks, food, or tableware together.
식판sikpan: A divided tray that keeps separate portions of a cafeteria meal in place.

Definition in Korean

접시 여러 개나 컵을 얹어 한 번에 옮기도록 만든 얇고 가장자리가 있는 판 모양의 용기.cheop ssi yeo reo kae na keo beul eon jeo han peo ne om gi do rok man deun yal kko ka jang ja ri ga in neun pan mo yang ui yong gi

Word origin

The word's historical origin is uncertain, so it is best learned as the everyday Korean name for this serving and carrying item.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it commonly appears with verbs for carrying or setting things down, making it useful language for meals and serving situations.

Other meanings

  • platternoun

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