Korean Dictionary
How to say "Luggage Storage" in Korean
“Luggage Storage” in Korean is 물품보관소 (pronounced "mulpum bogwanso").
물품보관소
mulpum bogwanso
Usage & Context
물품보관소 services are available at major Korean subway stations, airports, and tourist areas. Travelers can leave their bags at 물품보관소 to explore freely without carrying heavy luggage. These services are particularly useful for tourists arriving in Korea before hotel check-in time.
Example Sentence
물품보관소에 가방을 맡기고 가볍게 관광했어요.
I left my bags at the luggage storage and toured lightly.
How to use 물품보관소 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Luggage Storage” is 물품보관소, romanized as mulpum bogwanso.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '물품' (mul-pum), sounds like 'mool' and 'poom'. The second part, '보관소' (bo-gwan-so), sounds like 'bow' (as in bow and arrow), 'gwan' (like 'guan' in 'guanaco'), and 'so'. Put it together: 'mool-poom bo-gwan-so'.
More Example Sentences
A traveler storing bags at a major transport hub.
서울역 물품보관소에 짐을 맡겼어요.
I left my luggage at the Seoul Station luggage storage.
Giving advice to a tourist about managing luggage.
호텔 체크인 전에 물품보관소를 이용하면 편리해요.
It's convenient to use luggage storage before hotel check-in.
Asking about the price of a service.
물품보관소 이용 요금은 얼마예요?
How much does it cost to use the luggage storage?
Cultural Context
In Korea, '물품보관소' (mulpum bogwanso) or '물품보관함' (mulpum bogwanham, luggage locker) are widely available and incredibly useful, especially for tourists. You can find them at most subway stations, train stations, bus terminals, and major tourist attractions. They are often automated lockers, allowing for self-service storage for a fee, which is very convenient for exploring a city hands-free before check-in/after check-out or during a layover.
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Common Phrases
물품보관소 어디에 있어요?
Where is the luggage storage?
가방을 물품보관소에 맡길 수 있나요?
Can I leave my bag at the luggage storage?
물품보관소 이용 시간은 어떻게 돼요?
What are the operating hours for the luggage storage?
Related Expressions
짐 보관
jim bogwan
Luggage storage (general term)
사물함
samulham
Locker
수하물
suhamul
Baggage / Luggage
맡기다
matgida
To leave / entrust (something)
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