Korean Word of the Day
지갑
ji-GAP • noun — 30th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: wallet; a small case for holding money, cards, and identification
Examples
- 지갑을 잃어버렸어요.
(I lost my wallet.) - 지갑에 카드와 현금이 들어 있어요.
(There are cards and cash in the wallet.) - 새로운 지갑을 사고 싶어요.
(I want to buy a new wallet.)
Synonyms
- 월렛
- 돈지갑
Use 지갑 whenever you refer to the physical item that holds money, credit/debit cards, and ID. It appears often in contexts like shopping, travel, or when someone misplaces their belongings. In casual speech, the Konglish loanword '월렛' is also common.
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