Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bellboy" in Korean
“Bellboy” in Korean is 벨보이 (pronounced "belboy").
벨보이
belboy
Usage & Context
A bellboy is a hotel staff member who assists guests with luggage and other services. They help carry bags to rooms and provide information about hotel facilities.
Example Sentence
벨보이가 짐을 방으로 옮겨줬어요.
The bellboy carried my luggage to the room.
How to use 벨보이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bellboy” is 벨보이, romanized as belboy.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 벨보이.
Pronunciation Guide
벨 (bel) sounds exactly like the English word 'bell'. 보이 (boi) sounds like the English word 'boy'. The pronunciation is very close to the English 'bellboy'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a service received at a hotel.
벨보이가 짐을 방까지 가져다줬어요.
The bellboy brought my luggage to the room.
Planning to use hotel services upon departure.
체크아웃할 때 벨보이를 불러 짐을 내려달라고 해야겠어요.
When checking out, I should call the bellboy to bring down the luggage.
Observing a bellboy's duty at a hotel.
호텔 입구에서 벨보이가 문을 열어줬어요.
The bellboy opened the door at the hotel entrance.
Cultural Context
Like '컨시어지', '벨보이' is a direct loanword and is commonly used in international and larger hotels in Korea. While the dedicated role exists, especially in luxury accommodations, the term might sometimes be used more broadly for any male hotel staff assisting with luggage or doors. Tipping culture for bellboys is not as prevalent in Korea as in some Western countries, but a small gesture of appreciation is sometimes given.
Editorial note
We review entries like 벨보이 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
벨보이를 부르다
to call a bellboy
짐을 옮겨주다
to move luggage (what a bellboy does)
벨보이 서비스
bellboy service
Related Expressions
짐꾼
jimkkun
porter (more general)
호텔 직원
hotel jikwon
hotel staff
포터
poteo
porter (loanword, often for airport/station)
안내원
annaewon
guide/usher
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