지갑
jigap[t͡ɕiɡa̠p̚]
The English word 'wallet' is translated into Korean as 지갑 (jigap).
지갑 refers to a case used for keeping money, such as cash (현금) or credit cards (신용 카드). You might also encounter the term 벨트 지갑, which specifically refers to a 'belt wallet' designed to be worn on a belt or waistband.
Meaning: case for keeping money (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jigap
Did you know?
- The word 지갑 literally translates to 'paper box'.
- There is a specific cultural practice of choosing a 지갑 in a 'lucky color' based on the year or the person's zodiac sign to attract money.
- In some traditional contexts, a wallet was not just for money but was a place to keep a 'seal' or personal stamp, which is legally binding in Korea.
Examples in context
- 지갑을 잃어버렸어.I lost my wallet.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have lost your 지갑.Tatoeba #4960665 by rainbow4us, translation #436781 by lukaszpp
- 오늘 아침에는 지갑이 분명히 재킷 속에 있었는데…I could've sworn my wallet was in my jacket this morning.This sentence is useful for describing a situation where you are certain your 지갑 was in a specific place earlier.
- 지갑 어딨어?Where's my wallet?
- 지갑이 아까 망가져서 새로운 걸로 바꿔보는 게 어때?Your wallet got damaged earlier, how about replacing it with a new one?
- 새 지갑을 샀어요.sae jigabeul sasseoyo.I bought a new wallet.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Ji-eun are getting ready to leave a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지갑 여기 있어?jigap yeogi isseo?Is my wallet here?
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 테이블 위에 있어.eung, teibeul wie isseo.Yes, it's on the table.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아, 찾았다. 고마워.a, chatatda. gomawo.Oh, I found it. Thanks.
- 지은 Ji-eun이제 빨리 가자.ije ppalli gaja.Let's go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wallet” translations and entries 지갑, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 지갑, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
