팔찌
paljji[pʰa̠ʎt͡ɕ͈i]
The Korean word for bracelet is 팔찌 (paljji).
팔찌 refers to a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament.
Meaning: band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 팔찌 refers to a bracelet, 반지 is used for items worn on fingers and 목걸이 is used for items worn around the neck.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb 끼다 is specifically used for wearing items that are 'fitted' or 'slipped on' like bracelets, rings or gloves.
How do you pronounce it?
paljji
Did you know?
- The word 팔찌 contains the word 팔, which means 'arm' or 'forearm'. In Korean, this specifically localizes the jewelry to the limb it adorns.
- In high-end luxury fashion boutiques in Seoul, you will often see the English word 'bracelet' transliterated as 브레이슬릿 instead of using the native 팔찌.
- In Korean culture, friendship bracelets are often called 우정 팔찌. These are deeply tied to the concept of 'u-jeong', a specific kind of loyal, long-term friendship.
Examples in context
- 팔찌를 끼다To put on/wear a braceletThis sentence is useful for learning how to say 'to put on/wear a bracelet' using 팔찌.
- 저는 예쁜 팔찌를 선물로 받았어요.I received a beautiful bracelet as a gift.
- 예쁜 팔찌를 샀어요.I bought a pretty bracelet.
- 이 팔찌는 정말 예뻐요.i paljjineun jeongmal yeppeoyo.This bracelet is really pretty.
- 생일 선물로 팔찌를 받았어요.saengil seonmullo paljjireul badasseoyo.I received a bracelet as a birthday gift.
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are looking at jewelry at a store.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 이 팔찌 어때요?Dohyun ssi, i paljji eottaeyo?Dohyun, how is this bracelet?
- 도현 Do-hyeon디자인이 아주 깔끔하고 좋네요.dijaini aju kkalkkeumhago jonneyo.The design is very clean and nice.
- 민지 Min-ji제 손목에 잘 어울릴까요?je sonmoge jal eoulilkkayo?Do you think it will look good on my wrist?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 민지 씨에게 잘 어울려요.ne, Minji ssi-ege jal eoullyeoyo.Yes, it suits you well, Minji.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bracelet” translations and entries 팔찌, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
