Korean word

포장지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpojangji

Meaning

  • nounwrapping paper

Example

선물을 포장지로 예쁘게 싸 주세요.seon mu reul po jang ji ro ye ppeu ge ssa chu se yo

Please wrap the gift nicely with wrapping paper.

Illustration for 포장지 (wrapping paper)

More examples

쓰레기를 줄이려고 포장지를 재활용해요.sseu re gi reul chu ri ryeo go po jang ji reul chae hwa ryong hae yo

We recycle wrapping paper to reduce waste.

Core concept

Paper used to cover a product or gift neatly, both protecting it and making it look attractive.

Common phrases

  • 선물 포장지seon mul po jang ji

    gift wrapping paper

  • 친환경 포장지chin hwan gyeong po jang ji

    eco-friendly wrapping paper

  • 투명 포장지tu myeong po jang ji

    transparent wrapping paper

Similar words

포장pojang: Getting goods ready to take away or keep by wrapping them or putting them in a container.
봉지pongji: A simple shopping or storage bag for carrying packed items.
봉투pongtu: A sealable paper holder for letters, documents, or small amounts of money.
랩raep: A kitchen film stretched over food to preserve it and contain spills.

Definition in Korean

상품이나 선물을 깔끔하게 감싸서 보호하거나 장식하는 데 쓰는 종이sang pu mi na seon mu reul kkal kkeum ha ge kam ssa seo po ho ha geo na chang si ka neun te sseu neun chong i

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean elements for wrapping or packing and paper, giving it the meaning of paper for wrapping.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that the material is named separately from the wrapping action, which helps distinguish the paper from the act of preparing a gift.

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