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엽서

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What is 엽서?

엽서 means 'postcard' in Korean. It is a common way to send short messages or greetings, especially when traveling or during holidays.

Usage and Context

엽서 is typically used for sending brief notes without an envelope. People often write simple greetings, travel updates, or holiday wishes on 엽서.

Common Collocations

  • 엽서를 보내다: to send a postcard
  • 엽서에 적다: to write on a postcard
  • 엽서를 받다: to receive a postcard

Register and Politeness

엽서 is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Learner Tip

Don't confuse 엽서 with 편지 (letter). 엽서 is usually shorter and does not require an envelope, while 편지 is a longer letter often enclosed in an envelope.

Example Sentences

여름 휴가 때 친구에게 엽서를 보냈어요.

Yeoreum hyuga ttae chinguege yeopseoreul bonaesseoyo.

I sent a postcard to my friend during the summer vacation.

엽서에 간단한 인사말을 적어 주세요.

Yeopseoe gandanhan insamal-eul jeogeu juseyo.

Please write a short greeting on the postcard.

여행지에서 예쁜 엽서를 많이 샀어요.

Yeohaengji-eseo yeppeun yeopseoreul mani sasseoyo.

I bought many pretty postcards at the travel destination.