Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shopping Bag" in Korean
“Shopping Bag” in Korean is 쇼핑백 (pronounced "Syopingbaek").
쇼핑백
Syopingbaek
Usage & Context
쇼핑백 (shopping bag) became a charged topic in Korea after the introduction of plastic bag fees at supermarkets. Koreans now commonly bring reusable bags. High-end department stores are known for their premium branded shopping bags which have become status symbols.
Example Sentence
마트에서 쇼핑백이 필요하면 따로 사야 해요.
At the supermarket you need to buy a shopping bag separately.
How to use 쇼핑백 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shopping Bag” is 쇼핑백, romanized as Syopingbaek.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 쇼핑백.
Pronunciation Guide
쇼 (syo) sounds like 'show' in 'showtime'. 핑 (ping) sounds like 'ping' in 'ping-pong'. 백 (baek) sounds like 'back' in 'backpack'. The stress is even.
More Example Sentences
Requesting gift packaging at a store.
선물 포장하고 쇼핑백에 넣어주세요.
Please gift wrap it and put it in a shopping bag.
Explaining the use of a reusable bag.
환경 보호를 위해 개인 쇼핑백을 가져왔어요.
I brought my own shopping bag for environmental protection.
Commenting on the aesthetic and reusability of branded bags.
백화점 쇼핑백은 디자인이 예뻐서 재활용하기도 좋아요.
Department store shopping bags have pretty designs, so they're good for recycling too.
Cultural Context
Korea has actively implemented policies to reduce plastic bag usage, with many stores now charging a small fee for '쇼핑백's or encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags (장바구니, ecobag). It's very common to see Koreans carrying personal reusable bags, especially for grocery shopping. High-end department stores (백화점) are known for their distinctive, often luxurious, branded '쇼핑백's, which can sometimes be seen as a status symbol or a sign of a high-quality purchase.
Editorial note
We review entries like 쇼핑백 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
쇼핑백 주세요
Please give me a shopping bag.
쇼핑백이 필요해요
I need a shopping bag.
종이 쇼핑백
paper shopping bag
Related Expressions
장바구니
Jangbaguni
shopping basket/reusable grocery bag
봉투
Bongtu
bag, envelope (general term)
에코백
Ekobaek
eco-bag (reusable cloth bag)
비닐봉투
Binilbongtu
plastic bag
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