Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gift wrapping" in Korean
“Gift wrapping” in Korean is 선물 포장 (pronounced "Seonmul pojang").
선물 포장
Seonmul pojang
Usage & Context
Wrapping a purchase as a gift. 선물 포장 해주세요 (please wrap this as a gift). Korean gift wrapping standards are high — elaborate boxes, ribbons, and wrapping paper are used. Department stores and specialty shops offer complimentary gift wrapping. The presentation of the gift is considered as important as the gift itself.
Example Sentence
이거 선물로 드릴 건데, 예쁘게 포장해 주실 수 있어요?
I'll be giving this as a gift, could you wrap it nicely?
How to use 선물 포장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gift wrapping” is 선물 포장, romanized as Seonmul pojang.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 선물 포장.
Pronunciation Guide
'Seon-mul' sounds like 'sun-mool', with 'sun' as in the sun in the sky, and 'mool' like 'pool' but with an 'm'. 'Po-jang' sounds like 'po' in 'poh-tay-to' and 'jang' like 'jang' in 'jang-gle'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a store clerk about gift wrapping options.
이거 선물 포장 가능한가요? 친구 생일 선물이에요.
Is gift wrapping possible for this? It's a friend's birthday present.
Praising the quality of gift wrapping service.
백화점에서는 선물 포장을 정말 예쁘게 해줘요.
At department stores, they do gift wrapping really beautifully.
Appreciating the aesthetics of a gift's presentation.
선물 포장지가 너무 예뻐서 버리기 아까웠어요.
The gift wrapping paper was so pretty, it felt a waste to throw it away.
Cultural Context
In Korea, the presentation of a gift is highly valued, often considered as important as the gift itself. Elaborate and aesthetically pleasing gift wrapping is common, especially for significant occasions like birthdays, Chuseok, or Seollal. Department stores and specialty shops frequently offer complimentary, high-quality gift wrapping services, reflecting the cultural emphasis on sincerity and effort in gift-giving.
Editorial note
We review entries like 선물 포장 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
선물 포장해 주세요.
Please gift wrap it.
선물 포장 서비스
gift wrapping service
예쁘게 포장해 드릴까요?
Shall I wrap it nicely for you?
Related Expressions
포장하다
pojanghada
to wrap, to package
선물 상자
seonmul sangja
gift box
리본
ribon
ribbon
포장지
pojangji
wrapping paper
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