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바구니

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '바구니' means 'basket' and is commonly used to refer to containers made from woven materials or plastic used to carry or store items.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '바구니' in everyday situations such as shopping (putting fruits or vegetables in a basket), doing laundry (laundry basket), or receiving gifts (decorative baskets).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 바구니에 담다: to put something in a basket
  • 바구니를 들다: to carry a basket
  • 빨래 바구니: laundry basket
  • 선물 바구니: gift basket

These collocations help you use '바구니' naturally in various contexts.

Register and Nuance

'바구니' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal settings. It is a very common everyday word.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '바구니' with '상자' (box). Remember, '바구니' usually implies a woven or open container, while '상자' is a box, often made of cardboard or wood.

Example Sentences

시장에서 신선한 과일을 바구니에 담았어요.

Sijangeseo sinsunhan gwail-eul bagunie damasseoyo.

I put fresh fruits in the basket at the market.

바구니에 빨래를 넣고 세탁기로 옮겼어요.

Bagunie ppalrae-reul neohgo setakgiro omgyosseoyo.

I put the laundry in the basket and moved it to the washing machine.

친구가 선물로 예쁜 바구니를 줬어요.

Chinguga seonmullo yeppeun bagunireul jwosseoyo.

My friend gave me a pretty basket as a gift.