Korean word

짐

Pronunciation

Romanizationchim

Meaning

  • nounluggage

Example

공항에서 짐을 맡겼어요.kong hang e seo chi meul mat kkyeo sseo yo

I checked my luggage at the airport.

Illustration for 짐 (luggage)

More examples

마음의 짐이 내려간 기분이에요.ma eu mui chi mi nae ryeo gan ki bu ni e yo

I feel as if the burden in my heart has been lifted.

Core concept

Things carried from place to place, or a duty that feels like a heavy load.

Common phrases

  • 짐을 싸다chi meul ssa da

    pack one's luggage

  • 마음의 짐ma eu mui chim

    burden on one's mind

  • 짐을 맡기다chi meul mat kki da

    check one's luggage

  • 짐을 들다chi meul teul da

    carry one's luggage

Similar words

가방kabang: A container for holding things while being carried by hand or on the shoulder.
소지품sojipum: Personal items carried in the hands, pockets, or a bag.
수하물suhamul: Travel baggage kept with a traveler or handed over at an airport or station.

Definition in Korean

물리적으로 옮기는 물건을 뜻함과 동시에, 그것이 주는 부담이나 책임을 비유적으로 이르는 말mul li jeo geu ro om gi neun mul geo neul tteu tam gwa tong si e keu geo si chu neun pu da mi na chae gi meul pi yu jeo geu ro i reu neun mal

Word origin

The older history of this word is uncertain, so the link between a physical load and a burden cannot be confirmed.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English luggage, this word can also describe a person's responsibilities, so context shows which kind of load is meant.

Other meanings

  • belongingsnoun
  • burdennoun

Related words

  • 여행짐yeohaengjimtravel baggagenoun
  • 짐정리chimjeongniorganizing luggagenoun

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