Korean Dictionary
How to say "Luxury Goods" in Korean
“Luxury Goods” in Korean is 명품 (pronounced "myeongpum").
명품
myeongpum
Usage & Context
Luxury goods or 명품 hold special status in Korean consumer culture. Korea is one of the world most active luxury goods markets. Purchasing luxury bags and accessories is seen as an achievement in Korean society.
Example Sentence
명품 가방을 모으는 것이 취미예요.
Collecting luxury goods is my hobby.
How to use 명품 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Luxury Goods” is 명품, romanized as myeongpum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '명품' (myeongpum), 'myeong' sounds like 'myung' in a name like 'Myung-soo', and 'pum' is like 'poom' with a strong, aspirated 'p' sound, similar to 'pum' in 'pump'. The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Talking about someone's hobby or collection of high-end items.
그녀는 명품 가방을 정말 좋아해서 여러 개 가지고 있어요.
She really likes luxury bags and has several of them.
Discussing current consumer trends among young people.
요즘 젊은 세대도 명품 소비에 관심이 많아요.
The younger generation these days is also very interested in consuming luxury goods.
Discussing the financial aspect of high-end items.
명품 시계는 투자 가치도 있다고 들었어요.
I heard luxury watches also have investment value.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '명품' (myeongpum) refers to luxury brands and goods, carrying significant cultural weight as a status symbol and a marker of success or aspiration. The country is one of the world's most active luxury markets, with department stores dedicating extensive spaces to high-end brands. The concept of '명품 flex' (showing off luxury items) is common, reflecting a strong consumer culture where owning these items is often seen as a personal achievement.
Editorial note
We review entries like 명품 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
명품 가방
Luxury bag
명품 브랜드
Luxury brand
명품 쇼핑
Luxury shopping
Related Expressions
고급 브랜드
gogeup beuraendeu
High-end brand
사치품
sachipum
Luxury item (can have a slightly negative connotation)
명품족
myeongpumjok
Luxury brand enthusiasts/collectors
짝퉁
jjakttung
Fake/knock-off
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