Level 4

핸드백

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Meaning and Usage

"핸드백" refers to a handbag, a small bag typically carried by women to hold personal items. It is a loanword from English and is widely used in everyday Korean.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "핸드백" in shopping, fashion, and daily life contexts. It usually implies a stylish or functional accessory.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 핸드백을 들다: to carry a handbag
  • 핸드백 안에: inside the handbag
  • 새 핸드백: new handbag

These collocations help you talk naturally about handbags in various situations.

Register and Politeness

"핸드백" is neutral and can be used in both casual and formal conversations without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "핸드백" with "가방" (bag) in general. Remember, "핸드백" specifically refers to a smaller, often fashionable bag carried by hand or over the shoulder, while "가방" is a broader term for any kind of bag.

Example Sentences

그녀는 새 핸드백을 들고 쇼핑몰에 갔어요.

Geunyeoneun sae haendeu-baekeul deulgo syopingmol-e gasseoyo.

She went to the mall carrying a new handbag.

핸드백 안에 지갑과 휴대폰이 들어 있어요.

Haendeu-baek ane jigwapgwa hyudaeponi deureo isseoyo.

There is a wallet and a cellphone inside the handbag.

핸드백을 고를 때는 크기와 디자인을 잘 고려해야 해요.

Haendeu-baekeul goreul ttaeneun keugiwa dijain-eul jal goryeohaeya haeyo.

When choosing a handbag, you should carefully consider the size and design.