비닐봉지
binilbongji[piniɭbo̞ŋd͡ʑi]
The English phrase "plastic bag" is translated into Korean as 비닐봉지 (binilbongji). Wiktionary also lists 비닐봉투 (binilbongtu).
Meaning: type of packaging (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 비닐봉지 | binilbongji | [piniɭbo̞ŋd͡ʑi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 비닐봉투 | binilbongtu | [piniɭbo̞ŋtʰu] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
These terms are used to refer to the type of packaging made from plastic film.
Which one should you use?
While 비닐봉지 and 비닐봉투 are often interchangeable, 비닐봉투 can sound slightly more formal or refer to a more structured plastic container or envelope.
How do you pronounce it?
binilbongji
What mistakes should you avoid?
Instead, use 비닐봉지 or 비닐봉투.
Did you know?
- The word 봉지 contains the character for 'paper' (紙), yet it is the standard word used to describe a plastic bag.
- In traditional markets, vendors might simply ask 봉다리 필요하세요? 'Do you need a bag?' 봉다리 is a dialect version of 봉지 that sounds more rustic and friendly.
- The word 봉투 is also the standard word for a letter envelope. If you ask for a 봉투 without specifying 비닐, a clerk might hand you a paper envelope for a letter.
Examples in context
- 비닐봉지 사용은 환경에 좋지 않아요.Using plastic bags is not environmentally friendly.
- 빨리 비닐 하나 주세요!Can you quickly give me a plastic bag?
- 비닐봉지 필요하세요?binilbongji piryohaseyo?Do you need a plastic bag?
- 비닐봉지에 넣어 주세요.binilbongjie neoeo juseyo.Please put it in a plastic bag.
- 비닐봉지가 너무 작아요.binilbongjiga neomu jagayo.The plastic bag is too small.
Example conversation
At a convenience store during a shopping trip.
- 지훈 Ji-hun비닐봉지 하나 드릴까요?binilbongji hana deurilkkayo?Shall I give you one plastic bag?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 비닐봉지 하나 주세요.ne, binilbongji hana juseyo.Yes, please give me one plastic bag.
- 지훈 Ji-hun비닐봉지 값은 백 원이에요.binilbongji gapseun baek wonieyo.The plastic bag costs one hundred won.
- 수빈 Su-bin알겠습니다. 여기 있어요.algetseumnida. yeogi isseoyo.I understand. Here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plastic bag” translations and entries 비닐봉지, 비닐봉투, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 비닐봉지, 비닐봉투, CC BY-SA 4.0.
