Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tote bag" in Korean
“Tote bag” in Korean is 토트백 (pronounced "toteu-baek").
토트백
toteu-baek
Usage & Context
A large bag with handles used for shopping and carrying items in Korea. Popular for everyday use.
Example Sentence
토트백은 편해요.
A tote bag is convenient.
How to use 토트백 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tote bag” is 토트백, romanized as toteu-baek.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'To' sounds like 'toe'. 'Teu' is like 'too' but with a soft 't' and a short 'eu' sound, similar to 'uh' in 'butter'. 'Baek' sounds like 'back'. The stress is on 'to' and 'baek', with 'teu' being a quick transition.
More Example Sentences
Practicing eco-friendly shopping habits.
마트 갈 때 장바구니 대신 토트백을 들고 가요.
When I go to the supermarket, I take a tote bag instead of a shopping basket.
Observing a current fashion trend among young people.
요즘 대학생들 사이에서 큰 토트백이 유행이에요.
Big tote bags are trendy among university students these days.
Searching for a practical bag for daily essentials.
노트북이랑 책을 다 넣어도 넉넉한 토트백을 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for a spacious tote bag that can fit my laptop and books.
Cultural Context
Tote bags are incredibly popular in Korea, especially among students and young professionals, due to their practicality and stylish versatility. They are often used as everyday bags for carrying books, laptops, and personal items, or as eco-friendly alternatives to plastic shopping bags. Many brands, including K-pop merchandise, offer unique tote bag designs, making them a common sight in daily Korean life.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
토트백을 들다
to carry a tote bag
천 토트백
canvas tote bag
데일리 토트백
daily tote bag (for everyday use)
Related Expressions
에코백
ekobaek
eco-bag (often a type of tote bag, emphasizing sustainability)
숄더백
syoldeobaek
shoulder bag
크로스백
keuroseubaek
cross-body bag
장바구니
jangbaguni
shopping basket/bag (for groceries)
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