Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wrap" in Korean
“Wrap” in Korean is 싸다 (pronounced "ssada").
싸다
ssada
Usage & Context
Enclosing filling with wrapper or leaf. Common for dumplings, spring rolls, and lettuce wraps. Requires dexterity and practice.
Example Sentence
만두를 싸요.
I wrap dumplings.
How to use 싸다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wrap” is 싸다, romanized as ssada.
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
Pronounce '싸' (ssa) like 'sah' in 'sah-sah', with a tense, aspirated 's' sound. '다' (da) is pronounced like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
싸요
ssayo
This is the common polite form used in everyday conversation.
Casual (반말)
싸
ssa
This is the informal form used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Describing one's packed lunch.
점심으로 김밥을 싸 왔어요.
I packed gimbap for lunch.
Requesting a gift to be wrapped nicely.
선물을 예쁘게 싸 주세요.
Please wrap the gift beautifully.
Expressing enjoyment of a traditional Korean eating style.
상추에 고기를 싸 먹는 쌈이 정말 맛있어요.
Eating meat wrapped in lettuce (ssam) is really delicious.
Cultural Context
'싸다' is fundamental to Korean food culture, especially with '쌈' (ssam), where various ingredients (meat, rice, garlic, ssamjang) are wrapped in a leaf (lettuce, perilla). It also means 'to pack' a lunchbox ('도시락을 싸다') or 'to wrap' a gift. When you see Koreans eating, '싸다' is a very common action, reflecting a communal and interactive dining experience.
Editorial note
We review entries like 싸다 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
김밥을 싸다
to make/wrap gimbap
선물을 싸다
to wrap a gift
도시락을 싸다
to pack a lunchbox
Related Expressions
포장하다
pojanghada
to package, to wrap (more formal, for products/takeout)
감싸다
gamssada
to cover, to wrap around (e.g., with a blanket)
두르다
dureuda
to wrap around, to put on (e.g., a scarf)
풀다
pulda
to unwrap, to untie (antonym)
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