Korean Dictionary
How to say "Luggage" in Korean
“Luggage” in Korean is 짐 (pronounced "Jim").
짐
Jim
Usage & Context
Managing your belongings while traveling. 짐 보관소 (luggage storage) is available at major train stations and airports. Many hotels offer free luggage storage before check-in or after checkout. Luggage delivery services (퀵서비스) can ship your luggage between cities in Korea.
Example Sentence
짐을 여기 맡길 수 있을까요?
Could I store my luggage here?
How to use 짐 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Luggage” is 짐, romanized as Jim.
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 짐.
Pronunciation Guide
짐 (Jim) is pronounced like 'jim' in English, as in 'gym.' The 'j' sound is soft, similar to the 'j' in 'jam.'
More Example Sentences
Complaining about heavy bags at the airport.
짐이 너무 많아서 들고 가기 힘들어요.
I have too much luggage, it's hard to carry.
Asking at a hotel reception.
체크인 전에 짐을 맡길 수 있을까요?
Could I leave my luggage before check-in?
Telling a travel companion that packing is done.
여행 가방에 짐을 다 쌌어요.
I've packed all my luggage in the travel bag.
Cultural Context
The word '짐' is quite versatile and can refer to anything from a small bag of belongings to large suitcases or even a general 'load' or 'stuff.' When traveling, you'll often see '짐 보관소' (jim bogwanso) for luggage storage at stations or airports. If you're checking in luggage at an airport, the verb '짐을 부치다' (jimeul buchida) is used. For convenience, many hotels offer free luggage storage before check-in or after checkout.
Editorial note
We review entries like 짐 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
짐이 많아요.
I have a lot of luggage.
짐 좀 들어주세요.
Please help me with my luggage.
짐을 풀다
To unpack luggage
Related Expressions
가방
gabang
Bag
수하물
suhamul
Checked luggage (more formal, airport context)
짐 보관소
jim bogwanso
Luggage storage
짐을 싸다
jimeul ssada
To pack luggage
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