쇼핑백
syopingbaek[ɕʰopʰiŋp͈ɛk̚]
The English phrase "shopping bag" is translated into Korean as 쇼핑백 (syopingbaek).
쇼핑백 refers to a strong bag used for carrying purchases. The component 백 specifically means a bag or a sack. If you need to specify a reusable shopping bag, you can say 재사용 가능한 쇼핑백. To specify a paper shopping bag, you can add 종이 (paper) before the term, resulting in 종이 쇼핑백.
Meaning: strong bag for carrying purchases (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 쇼핑백 is a loanword from English, combining 쇼핑 (shopping) and 백 (bag).
How do you pronounce it?
syopingbaek
Did you know?
- In a more formal or traditional context, such as a market, you might hear the word 봉투 (envelope/bag) used instead of the more modern 쇼핑백.
- Because of strict environmental laws, many Korean retailers cannot give out 비닐봉투 (plastic bags) for free, often leading to a specific scripted negotiation at the checkout.
- When shopping for eco-friendly options, you might see the term 장바구니 (shopping basket/bag), which implies a reusable cloth or wicker item.
Examples in context
- 옷가게에서 옷을 사면 무료로 쇼핑백을 제공해 줍니다.If you buy clothes at the store, they provide shopping bags for free.
- 오늘 마트에서 봉투를 한 개만 사 왔어요.I bought only one shopping bag at the supermarket today.
- 쇼핑백에 물건을 넣었어요.syoping-baeg-e mulgeon-eul neo-eosseoyo.I put the items in the shopping bag.
- 큰 쇼핑백이 필요해요.keun syoping-baegi piryo-haeyo.I need a large shopping bag.
- 이 쇼핑백은 아주 튼튼해요.i syoping-baeg-eun aju teun-teun-haeyo.This shopping bag is very sturdy.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are at a clothing store.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 쇼핑백 필요해요?Dohyeon ssi, syopingbaek piryohaeyo?Do-hyeon, do you need a shopping bag?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 물건이 많아서 필요해요.ne, mulgeon-i manaseo piryohaeyo.Yes, I need one because I have many items.
- 지은 Ji-eun여기 큰 쇼핑백 있어요.yeogi keun syopingbaek isseoyo.Here is a large shopping bag.
- 도현 Do-hyeon고마워요, 지은 씨.gomawoyo, Jieun ssi.Thank you, Ji-eun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shopping bag” translations and entries 쇼핑백, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
