Korean word

포

Pronunciation

Romanizationpo

Meaning

  • nounbag

Example

과자 한 포 주세요.kwa ja han po chu se yo

Please give me one bag of snacks.

Illustration for 포 (bag)

More examples

감기약 한 포를 먹었어요.kam gi yak han po reul meo geo sseo yo

I took one packet of cold medicine.

Core concept

A small wrapped package, or the unit used to count such packages.

Common phrases

  • 한 포han po

    one bag

  • 포를 개봉하다po reul kae bong ha da

    open a package

  • 포를 나눠 먹다po reul na nwo meok tta

    share a bag

Similar words

봉지pongji: A simple paper or plastic bag used to hold and carry items.
개별포장kaebyeolpojang: A method of wrapping each product in its own separate package.
포장pojang: Wrapping or packing added around an item for protection or presentation.

Definition in Korean

물건을 싸서 만든 작은 포장물 또는 그런 포장 단위mul geo neul ssa seo man deun cha geun po jang mul tto neun keu reon po jang ta nwi

Word origin

Its historical formation is uncertain, so no specific source or decomposition can be given with confidence.

Usage tips

  • In snack shopping, the number before this word tells how many individual packs are wanted, which helps with short store requests.

Opposites

  • 낱개natkkaesingle itemnoun

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