봉투 — envelope
Pronunciation hint: bohng · too. Standard romanization: bongtu.
봉투 can also mean a bag, such as a paper or plastic bag.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
봉투를 샀어요.
I bought the envelope.
Buying an object · bohng-too-reul sah-ssuh-yoh
봉투를 찾고 있어요.
I am looking for the envelope.
Looking for a belonging · bohng-too-reul chaht-kkoh ee-ssuh-yoh
봉투가 어디에 있어요?
Where is the envelope?
Finding an object · bohng-too-gah uh-dee-eh ee-ssuh-yoh
봉투를 가져왔어요.
I brought the envelope.
Bringing something with you · bohng-too-reul gah-juh-wah-ssuh-yoh
봉투에 편지를 넣어요.
I put the letter in an envelope.
Preparing a letter · bohng-too-eh pyuhn-jee-reul nuh-uh-yoh
봉투에 주소를 써요.
I write the address on the envelope.
Addressing a letter · bohng-too-eh joo-soh-reul ssuh-yoh