여행가방
yeohaenggabang[jʌ̹ɦɛŋɡa̠ba̠ŋ]
The English word 'suitcase' is translated into Korean as 여행가방 (yeohaenggabang). Wiktionary also lists 트렁크 (teureongkeu) and 슈트케이스 (syuteukeiseu).
Meaning: large piece of luggage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 여행가방 | yeohaenggabang | [jʌ̹ɦɛŋɡa̠ba̠ŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [jʌ̹ɦe̞ŋɡa̠ba̠ŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 트렁크 | teureongkeu | [tʰɯɾʌ̹ŋkxɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 슈트케이스 | syuteukeiseu | [ɕʰutʰɯkʰe̞is͈ɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The term refers to a large piece of luggage.
What does it mean word for word?
여행가방 is a compound of 여행 (travel) and 가방 (bag).
Which one should you use?
While 여행가방 is a general term for a travel bag, 트렁크 (from the English 'trunk') specifically refers to a large, hard-sided chest or a very large suitcase. Additionally, 슈트케이스 is a direct phonetic loanword from the English 'suitcase'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
슈트케이스 is a loanword and is commonly used in retail or fashion contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
yeohaenggabang
Did you know?
- The word 가방 (bag) used in 여행가방 is not originally Korean but was borrowed from the Japanese word かばん (kaban), which likely came from the Dutch word 'kabaas'.
- When searching for travel gear online in Korea, typing 캐리어 (kaerieo), from the English 'carrier', is actually more common than using 여행가방.
- In Korea, 트렁크 (trunk) refers not only to large luggage but also to the boot or cargo area of a car.
Examples in context
- 새 여행가방을 샀어요.sae yeohaenggabang-eul sasseoyo.I bought a new suitcase.
- 여행가방이 너무 무거워요.yeohaenggabang-i neomu mugeowoyo.The suitcase is too heavy.
- 여행가방을 현관에 두세요.yeohaenggabang-eul hyeonggwane duseyo.Please put the suitcase in the entryway.
Example conversation
At the airport, waiting for a taxi.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 여행가방이 어디 있어요?Hyeonu ssi, yeohaenggabang-i eodi isseoyo?Hyeonu, where is the suitcase?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저기 수하물 찾는 곳에 있어요.Jeogi suhamul channeun got-e isseoyo.It is over there at the baggage claim.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 제가 가서 가져올게요.Geureom jega gaseo gajyeolgeyo.Then I will go and get it.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo혼자 들기엔 너무 무거울 거예요.Honja deulgi-en neomu mugeoul geoyeyo.It will be too heavy to carry alone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “suitcase” translations and entries 여행가방, 트렁크, 슈트케이스, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
