Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wallet" in Korean
“Wallet” in Korean is 지갑 (pronounced "ji-gap").
지갑
ji-gap
Usage & Context
지갑 is a wallet used to carry money and cards. Korean wallets come in various styles and materials, from leather to fabric, and are often given as gifts.
Example Sentence
지갑을 잃어버렸어요.
I lost my wallet.
How to use 지갑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wallet” is 지갑, romanized as ji-gap.
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 지갑.
Pronunciation Guide
지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 갑 (gap) sounds like 'gahp' in 'gasp', with a soft, unreleased 'p' sound at the end. Combine as jee-gahp.
More Example Sentences
Realizing you're broke at a cafe.
지갑에 돈이 없어서 커피를 못 샀어요.
I couldn't buy coffee because I had no money in my wallet.
Expressing happiness about a present.
새 지갑을 선물 받아서 기분이 좋아요.
I feel good because I received a new wallet as a gift.
Frantically searching for a misplaced item.
지갑을 어디에 뒀는지 기억이 안 나요.
I can't remember where I put my wallet.
Cultural Context
Wallets are a common and meaningful gift in Korea, often given for graduations or new jobs, symbolizing good fortune and wealth. Due to the widespread use of credit cards and mobile payments, many Koreans prefer compact card wallets over bulky traditional ones. There's a popular superstition that placing a small amount of money in a new wallet will attract more wealth.
Editorial note
We review entries like 지갑 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
지갑을 잃어버리다
To lose one's wallet
지갑을 열다
To open one's wallet (often meaning to spend money)
지갑이 얇다
One's wallet is thin (meaning one has little money)
Related Expressions
돈
don
Money
카드
ka-deu
Card (credit/debit card)
동전 지갑
dong-jeon ji-gap
Coin purse
현금
hyeon-geum
Cash
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