바인더
baindeo
The Korean word for 'binder' is 바인더 (baindeo).
바인더 refers to a cover or holder used for unbound papers and pages.
Meaning: cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc. (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
baindeo
Did you know?
- While 바인더 refers to the object, the act of organizing papers into one is often called 편철, a term rooted in traditional archival methods of binding documents with string.
- In Korean office culture, the way a 바인더 is organized can signal a person's meticulousness or 'work spirit', with some employees color-coding tabs to show extreme attention to detail.
- Korean stationery brands often create highly specialized 바인더 systems with '6-ring' or '20-ring' designations that are marketed as lifestyle accessories rather than just office supplies.
Examples in context
- 비즈니스 발표를 위해서 깔끔한 바인더가 필요해요.For my business presentation, I'll need a nice binder to organize my documents.
- 선생님께서 수업 시간에 폴더를 갖고 오라고 했어요.The teacher asked us to bring our binders to class.
- 새 바인더를 샀어요.sae banideureul sasseoyo.I bought a new binder.
- 이 바인더는 너무 커요.i banideuneun neomu keoyo.This binder is too big.
Example conversation
A student is looking for office supplies in a classroom.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 혹시 바인더 있어요?Minjun ssi, hoksi banideo isseoyo?Minjun, do you happen to have a binder?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 여기 있어요.Ne, yeogi isseoyo.Yes, here it is.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요. 빌려 가도 돼요?Gomawoyo. Billyeo gado dwaeyo?Thank you. May I borrow it?
- 민준 Min-jun그럼요, 천천히 써요.Geureomyo, cheoncheonhi sseoyo.Of course, take your time with it.
