포장
pojang[pʰo̞d͡ʑa̠ŋ]
In Korean, 'take away' is expressed as 포장 (pojang).
In the context of food, 포장 is the standard way to refer to taking food to go or ordering takeout.
Meaning: to remove something and put it in a different place (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The literal meaning of 포장 is the act of wrapping or packaging an object.
How do you pronounce it?
pojang
Did you know?
- There is a homograph of 포장 that refers to a 'curtain' or 'tent', coming from different Chinese characters 布 and 帳.
- Depending on the context, using 포장 can also imply 'gift wrapping' for a present, showing how the concept of packaging extends beyond food.
- While 포장 is the standard term for takeout, if you specifically want to carry food home, you might also hear the term 테이크아웃 which is the English 'takeout' written in Korean script.
Examples in context
- 남은 음식을 포장할 수 있을까요?nameun eumsigeul pojanghal su isseulkayo?Can I have the leftovers to go?
- 집에서 먹게 포장해 주세요.jibeseo meokge pojanghae juseyo.Please pack it for me to eat at home.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are at a restaurant deciding whether to eat in or take the food home.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨, 여기서 먹을까요?Minji ssi, yeogiseo meogeulkkayo?Minji, shall we eat here?
- 민지 Min-ji아니요, 포장해서 집에 가요.Aniyo, pojanghaeseo jibe gayo.No, let's take it to go and go home.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 제가 포장 주문할게요.Geureom jega pojang jumunhalgeyo.Then I will place a takeout order.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 지훈 씨 고마워요.Ne, Jihoon ssi gomawoyo.Okay, thank you, Jihoon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 포장, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 포장, CC BY-SA 4.0.
