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봉지

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '봉지' primarily refers to a bag, often a plastic or paper bag used for carrying items. It is commonly used in everyday contexts such as shopping, waste disposal, and packaging.

Common Collocations

  • 봉지에 담다: to put something into a bag, frequently used when packing groceries or items.
  • 봉지에 묶다: to tie or seal a bag, often used for trash or storage.
  • 봉지 커피: bagged coffee, a popular convenient product.

Register and Nuance

'봉지' is a neutral noun used in casual and formal contexts alike. It is not a formal term but is widely accepted in daily conversation and written language.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '봉지' with '가방' (bag for carrying personal items like backpacks or handbags). '봉지' specifically refers to disposable or lightweight bags, not personal carry bags. Remember, if you mean a shopping or plastic bag, '봉지' is the correct word.

Example Sentences

마트에서 과일을 봉지에 담아 주셨어요.

Mateueseo gwail-eul bongji-e dama jusyeosseoyo.

They put the fruit in a bag at the supermarket.

쓰레기를 봉지에 잘 묶어서 버려야 해요.

Sseuregi-reul bongji-e jal muk-eoseo beoryeoya haeyo.

You have to tie the trash well in a bag before throwing it away.

봉지 커피를 사서 집에서 간편하게 마셨어요.

Bongji keopireul saseo jibeseo ganpyeonhage masyeosseoyo.

I bought bagged coffee and drank it conveniently at home.