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가방

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '가방' (gabang) primarily means 'bag' or 'school bag'. It is a common noun used to refer to various types of bags including backpacks, handbags, and travel bags.

Common Contexts

'가방' is frequently used in everyday conversation when talking about carrying personal items, going to school, or traveling. It is a neutral word suitable for both formal and informal situations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 가방을 메다: to carry a bag on one's shoulder or back
  • 가방을 싸다: to pack a bag
  • 가방 안에: inside the bag

These collocations help express common actions related to bags.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '가방' with more specific types of bags like '배낭' (backpack) or '핸드백' (handbag). '가방' is a general term and can be used broadly. When describing the type of bag, you can add adjectives or specific nouns before '가방' (e.g., 여행 가방 for travel bag).

Example Sentences

나는 매일 학교에 가방을 메고 간다.

Naneun maeil hakgyoe gabangeul mego ganda.

I carry my bag to school every day.

가방 안에 책과 필통이 들어 있어요.

Gabang ane chaekgwa piltongi deureo isseoyo.

There are books and a pencil case inside the bag.

여행 가방을 싸는 데 시간이 좀 걸렸어요.

Yeohaeng gabangeul ssaneun de sigani jom geollyeosseoyo.

It took some time to pack the travel bag.