Korean Dictionary
How to say "Name Tag" in Korean
“Name Tag” in Korean is 명찰 (pronounced "myeongchal").
명찰
myeongchal
Usage & Context
An identification badge worn at work or events. Name tags in Korean workplaces help with identification and formality. They are commonly used in corporate events and conferences.
Example Sentence
명찰을 착용해야 합니다.
You must wear a name tag.
How to use 명찰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Name Tag” is 명찰, romanized as myeongchal.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 명찰.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Myeong-chal." "Myeong" is the same as in "myeongham," like 'myung' in 'Myung-bak.' "Chal" sounds like 'chal' in "challenge" but with a shorter 'a' sound. The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Instructions given at the entrance of a conference.
행사장에 입장하려면 명찰을 착용해야 합니다.
You must wear a name tag to enter the event venue.
Realizing a name tag is missing before an important meeting.
제 명찰이 어디 갔지?
Where did my name tag go?
Describing a company policy for identifying new hires.
신입사원들은 명찰을 패용합니다.
New employees wear name tags.
Cultural Context
명찰 (myeongchal) is commonly used in professional settings, at events, or in service industries in Korea. Unlike business cards which are exchanged, name tags are worn for identification. They often include the person's name, company, and sometimes their position. In schools, students often wear name tags or have them on their uniforms. It helps maintain order and identify individuals in large groups or formal settings.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 명찰 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
명찰을 달다
To wear a name tag (literally, to attach)
명찰을 보여주세요
Please show your name tag.
명찰이 없으면 출입 불가
No entry without a name tag.
Related Expressions
사원증
sawonjeung
Employee ID card
학생증
haksaengjeung
Student ID card
배지
baeji
Badge (loanword)
이름표
ireumpyo
Name tag (more general, can be for objects too)
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