Korean Dictionary
How to say "Teacher Gift" in Korean
“Teacher Gift” in Korean is 선생님 선물 (pronounced "seonsaengnim seonmul").
선생님 선물
seonsaengnim seonmul
Usage & Context
Teacher gifts are tokens of appreciation given to teachers on special occasions like Teachers Day or at the end of the school year. In Korean culture, giving gifts to teachers is a common practice. These gifts express gratitude for their dedication.
Example Sentence
스승의 날에 선생님께 선물을 드렸어요.
I gave a gift to my teacher on Teachers Day.
How to use 선생님 선물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Teacher Gift” is 선생님 선물, romanized as seonsaengnim seonmul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 선생님 (seonsaengnim), 'seon' sounds like 'sun,' 'saeng' rhymes with 'sang' in 'sang-froid,' and 'nim' is like 'nim' in 'nimble.' For 선물 (seonmul), 'seon' is again like 'sun,' and 'mul' sounds like 'moo' followed by an 'l' sound. Put it together as 'Sun-sang-nim Sun-mool.'
More Example Sentences
A student preparing a gift for their graduating teacher.
졸업하는 날, 선생님께 감사하는 마음으로 작은 선물을 준비했어요.
On graduation day, I prepared a small gift for my teacher to show my gratitude.
Parents coordinating a group gift for a teacher.
학부모님들이 스승의 날 선생님 선물을 함께 모아서 드렸어요.
The parents collected money together and gave a teacher gift on Teachers' Day.
Someone trying to decide on a gift for a teacher.
선생님 선물로 뭐가 좋을지 고민 중이에요.
I'm thinking about what would be a good teacher gift.
Cultural Context
Giving '선생님 선물' (teacher gifts) is a long-standing tradition in Korea, especially on 스승의 날 (Teachers' Day, May 15th) or at the end of the school year. However, due to strict anti-graft laws (김영란법 - Kim Young-ran Act) aimed at preventing corruption, there are limits on the value and type of gifts teachers can receive. Often, students or parents opt for handmade cards, small tokens, or collective gifts of appreciation rather than expensive items, emphasizing the thought and gratitude over monetary value.
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Common Phrases
선생님께 선물 드려야 하는데.
I need to give a gift to the teacher.
어떤 선생님 선물이 좋을까요?
What kind of teacher gift would be good?
선생님 선물은 마음이 중요해요.
The thought counts for teacher gifts.
Related Expressions
스승의 날
seuseungui nal
Teachers' Day
감사 선물
gamsa seonmul
Thank-you gift
졸업 선물
jorop seonmul
Graduation gift
생일 선물
saengil seonmul
Birthday gift
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