지팡이 사탕
jipang-i satang
The English phrase "candy cane" is translated into Korean as 지팡이 사탕 (jipang-i satang).
지팡이 사탕 is a noun used to describe candy that is shaped like a cane or a staff.
Meaning: candy in the shape of a cane (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a compound of 지팡이, which means cane or staff and 사탕, which means candy.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a compound noun, 지팡이 사탕 does not change its form to indicate pluralization.
How do you pronounce it?
jipang-i satang
Did you know?
- The word 사탕 (satang) shares its roots with the English word 'sugar', as both concepts stem from the same historical linguistic path through various languages.
- The word 지팡이 is a native Korean word, while 사탕 is Sino-Korean. This means a single phrase for 'candy cane' blends two entirely different linguistic lineages.
- Unlike in English, where 'candy' is a broad category, the word 사탕 specifically refers to hard boiled sweets rather than chocolates or gummies.
Examples in context
- 저는 사탕 지팡이를 좋아해요.I like candy canes.
- 지팡이 사탕이 정말 예뻐요.jipangi sating-i jeongmal yeppeoyo.The candy cane is really pretty.
- 크리스마스에 지팡이 사탕을 먹었어요.keuriseumase jipangi sating-eul meogeosseoyo.I ate a candy cane at Christmas.
- 지팡이 사탕 하나 주세요.jipangi sating hana juseyo.Please give me one candy cane.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are looking at Christmas sweets at a store.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨, 이 지팡이 사탕 정말 귀여워요.Seoyeon ssi, i jipangi satang jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.Seoyeon, these candy canes are really cute.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요. 저도 지팡이 사탕 좋아해요.majayo. jeodo jipangi satang joahaeyo.You're right. I like candy canes too.
- 지훈 Ji-hun제가 하나 사 드릴게요.jega hana sa deurilgeyo.I will buy one for you.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말요? 고마워요, 지훈 씨!jeongmalyo? gomawoyo, Jihun ssi!Really? Thank you, Jihoon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 사탕, 지팡이, CC BY-SA 4.0.
