Korean word

컵홀더

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeopoldeo

Meaning

  • nouncup holder

Example

차에 컵홀더가 있어요.cha e keo pol deo ga i sseo yo

There is a cup holder in the car.

Illustration for 컵홀더 (cup holder)

More examples

운전 중에 컵홀더에 음료를 놓았어요.un jeon chung e keo pol deo e eum nyo reul no a sseo yo

While driving, I put a drink in the cup holder.

Core concept

A small support that keeps a cup or drink steady in place.

Common phrases

  • 차 안 컵홀더cha an keo pol deo

    car cup holder

  • 컵홀더 자리keo pol deo cha ri

    cup holder spot

Similar words

컵꽂이keopkkoji: An opening or divided compartment where a cup or bottle can be inserted for storage.
컵거치대keopkkeochidae: A raised stand or fitting that holds a cup or container in place.

Definition in Korean

컵이나 음료를 올려놓고 안정적으로 고정해 주는 받침이나 장치keo bi na eum nyo reul ol lyeo no ko an jeong jeo geu ro ko jeong hae chu neun pat chi mi na chang chi

Word origin

This word combines the English loanwords cup and holder to name a device that holds a cup.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this English-based word covers cup holders in cars as well as slots or supports built into furniture.

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