Korean word

휴대

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyudae

Meaning

  • nouncarrying

Example

이 가방은 휴대가 쉽다.i ka bang eun hyu dae ga swip tta

This bag is easy to carry.

Illustration for 휴대 (carrying)

More examples

이 제품은 기내 휴대가 가능하다.i che pu meun ki nae hyu dae ga ka neung ha da

This product can be carried onto the plane.

Core concept

An item stays with a person in a pocket, bag, or hand while the person moves.

Common phrases

  • 휴대 가능hyu dae ka neung

    portable

  • 휴대 물품hyu dae mul pum

    portable item

Similar words

소지품sojipum: Personal items carried in the hands, pockets, or a bag.
휴대품hyudaepum: Personal belongings carried along when going out or traveling.
지참chicham: Bringing an item along so it is ready to be shown or checked.

Definition in Korean

사람이 물건을 몸이나 가방에 지니고 이동하는 상태나 행위sa ra mi mul geo neul mo mi na ka bang e chi ni go i dong ha neun sang tae na haeng wi

Word origin

The word's precise origin is uncertain, and no supported historical decomposition is available to explain its meaning.

Usage tips

  • This word has a more formal tone than the verb phrase used in everyday speech, so recognizing it helps with practical written Korean.

Opposites

Related words

  • 휴대성hyudaeseongportabilitynoun

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