Korean Dictionary
How to say "Reusable Bag" in Korean
“Reusable Bag” in Korean is 장바구니 (pronounced "jangbaguni").
장바구니
jangbaguni
Usage & Context
Reusable bags or 장바구니 are used instead of disposable plastic bags. Using 장바구니 at Korean markets is a common eco-friendly habit. Korea charges for plastic bags at supermarkets, encouraging reusable bag use.
Example Sentence
장바구니를 들고 마트에 가요.
I go to the supermarket with a reusable bag.
How to use 장바구니 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Reusable Bag” is 장바구니, romanized as jangbaguni.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 장바구니.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jang-ba-gu-ni'. Four syllables: 'jang' (like 'jong'), 'ba' (like 'bah'), 'gu' (like 'goo'), 'ni' (like 'nee').
More Example Sentences
going to market
장바구니 꼭 챙겨 가세요.
Don't forget to bring a shopping bag.
eco-conscious shopping
요즘은 장바구니 대여 서비스도 있어요.
These days there are even bag rental services.
grocery shopping
장바구니에 과일을 담았어요.
I put fruit in the shopping bag.
Cultural Context
장바구니 literally means 'market basket' — a reusable shopping bag for groceries. Since 2019, Korean supermarkets charge for plastic bags (비닐봉지), making reusable 장바구니 mainstream. In online shopping, 장바구니 also means 'shopping cart' (the virtual one on websites) — same word, different context.
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Common Phrases
장바구니 가져오셨어요?
Did you bring a shopping bag?
장바구니에 담아 드릴까요?
Shall I put it in the bag?
장바구니 하나 주세요.
Give me one shopping bag please.
Related Expressions
에코백
ekobaek
eco bag / tote
비닐봉지
binilbongji
plastic bag
장보다
jangboda
to grocery shop
시장
sijang
market
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