Understanding logistics and shipping terms is crucial when dealing with international trade or moving goods. This guide covers the essential Korean vocabulary and phrases related to “container,” focusing on shipping and storage contexts, helping you communicate effectively in related situations.
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Core Word: Container
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Expression: 컨테이너
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Container (This is a loanword directly adopted into Korean, primarily used for large shipping or storage containers.)
Basic Container-Related Terms
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Expression: 해상 컨테이너
Pronunciation: hae-sang keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Shipping container / Ocean container -
Expression: 보관 컨테이너
Pronunciation: bo-gwan keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Storage container -
Expression: 빈 컨테이너
Pronunciation: bin keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Empty container -
Expression: 만재 컨테이너
Pronunciation: man-jae keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Full container / FCL (Full Container Load) -
Expression: 컨테이너 터미널
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo teo-mi-neol
Meaning: Container terminal -
Expression: 컨테이너선
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-seon
Meaning: Container ship -
Expression: 컨테이너 적재
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo jeok-jae
Meaning: Container loading -
Expression: 컨테이너 하역
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo ha-yeok
Meaning: Container unloading -
Expression: 컨테이너 봉인
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo bong-in
Meaning: Container seal -
Expression: 컨테이너 번호
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo beon-ho
Meaning: Container number -
Expression: 냉동 컨테이너
Pronunciation: naeng-dong keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Refrigerated container (Reefer) -
Expression: 컨테이너 야드
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo ya-deu
Meaning: Container yard (CY)
Describing Containers
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Expression: 큰 컨테이너
Pronunciation: keun keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Large container -
Expression: 작은 컨테이너
Pronunciation: ja-geun keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Small container -
Expression: 파손된 컨테이너
Pronunciation: pa-son-doen keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Damaged container -
Expression: 봉인된 컨테이너
Pronunciation: bong-in-doen keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Sealed container -
Expression: 개방형 컨테이너
Pronunciation: gae-bang-hyeong keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Open-top container -
Expression: 컨테이너를 쌓다
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-reul ssa-ta
Meaning: To stack containers -
Expression: 컨테이너를 옮기다
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-reul om-gi-da
Meaning: To move a container -
Expression: 컨테이너를 검사하다
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-reul geom-sa-ha-da
Meaning: To inspect a container -
Expression: 컨테이너 크기
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo keu-gi
Meaning: Container size (e.g., 20피트, 40피트 – i-sip-pi-teu, sa-sip-pi-teu) -
Expression: 컨테이너 무게
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo mu-ge
Meaning: Container weight -
Expression: 표준 컨테이너
Pronunciation: pyo-jun keon-te-i-neo
Meaning: Standard container (Dry van) -
Expression: 컨테이너 상태
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo sang-tae
Meaning: Container condition
Using Containers in Sentences
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Expression: 컨테이너가 어디에 있습니까?
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-ga eo-di-e it-seum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Where is the container? -
Expression: 컨테이너에 짐을 실어주세요.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-e jim-eul sil-eo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please load the container. (Lit: Please load the cargo into the container.) -
Expression: 컨테이너에서 짐을 내려주세요.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-e-seo jim-eul nae-ryeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please unload the container. (Lit: Please unload the cargo from the container.) -
Expression: 컨테이너가 도착했습니다.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-ga do-chak-haet-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: The container has arrived. -
Expression: 이 컨테이너는 비어 있습니다.
Pronunciation: i keon-te-i-neo-neun bi-eo it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: This container is empty. -
Expression: 컨테이너를 봉인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-reul bong-in-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please seal the container. -
Expression: 컨테이너 번호를 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo beon-ho-reul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check the container number. -
Expression: 냉동 컨테이너가 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: naeng-dong keon-te-i-neo-ga pil-yo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: We need a refrigerated container. -
Expression: 컨테이너가 파손되었습니다.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-ga pa-son-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: The container is damaged. -
Expression: 컨테이너를 여기에 쌓아 주세요.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo-reul yeo-gi-e ssa-a ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please stack the containers here. -
Expression: 컨테이너 운송을 예약해야 합니다.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo un-song-eul ye-yak-hae-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: We need to book container transport. -
Expression: 컨테이너 통관 절차는 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo tong-gwan jeol-cha-neun eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What is the customs clearance procedure for the container?
Cultural Notes on Logistics
Korea is a global logistics hub, particularly with Busan Port being one of the busiest container ports in the world. Understanding the scale and efficiency of Korean logistics is key.
Loanwords like 컨테이너 (keon-te-i-neo), 터미널 (teo-mi-neol), and 야드 (ya-deu) are very common in technical and business fields, including logistics. Don’t be surprised to hear many English-based terms.
The famous Korean 빨리빨리 (ppal-li-ppal-li – hurry, hurry) culture is very evident in the logistics sector. Efficiency, speed, and punctuality are highly valued in shipping and handling processes.
Communication in business settings, including logistics, tends to be formal. Using polite language (-ㅂ니다/-습니다 endings) and appropriate titles is important when dealing with partners, clients, or officials.
Documentation is crucial. Ensure all paperwork related to container shipping (선하증권 – seon-ha-jeung-gwon – Bill of Lading, 송장 – song-jang – Invoice) is accurate and readily available.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A logistics manager (A) calls the container terminal staff (B) to check on an incoming container.
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Expression: A: 여보세요, XX 터미널입니까?
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo, XX teo-mi-neol-im-ni-kka?
Meaning: A: Hello, is this the XX Terminal? -
Expression: B: 네, 맞습니다. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
Pronunciation: ne, mat-seum-ni-da. mu-eo-seul do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, it is. How may I help you? -
Expression: A: 컨테이너 도착 관련해서 문의드립니다. 컨테이너 번호는 ABCD 1234567입니다.
Pronunciation: keon-te-i-neo do-chak gwal-lyeon-hae-seo mun-ui-deu-rim-ni-da. keon-te-i-neo beon-ho-neun ABCD il-i-sam-sa-o-yuk-chil-im-ni-da.
Meaning: A: I’m calling regarding a container arrival. The container number is ABCD 1234567. -
Expression: B: 잠시만 기다려 주십시오. 확인해 보겠습니다… 네, 해당 컨테이너는 오늘 오전에 도착해서 야드에 보관 중입니다.
Pronunciation: jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-sip-si-o. hwa-gin-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da… ne, hae-dang keon-te-i-neo-neun o-neul o-jeon-e do-chak-hae-seo ya-deu-e bo-gwan jung-im-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Please wait a moment. I will check… Yes, that container arrived this morning and is currently stored in the yard. -
Expression: A: 알겠습니다. 혹시 컨테이너 상태는 괜찮은가요? 파손된 곳은 없고요?
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. hok-si keon-te-i-neo sang-tae-neun gwaen-chan-eun-ga-yo? pa-son-doen go-seun eop-go-yo?
Meaning: A: Understood. Is the container condition okay, by any chance? Is there any damage? -
Expression: B: 입고 시 검사했는데, 외관상 문제는 없어 보입니다. 봉인도 제대로 되어 있습니다.
Pronunciation: ip-go si geom-sa-haet-neun-de, oe-gwan-sang mun-je-neun eop-seo bo-im-ni-da. bong-in-do je-dae-ro doe-eo it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: We inspected it upon arrival, and there appears to be no external damage. The seal is also intact. -
Expression: A: 감사합니다. 내일 오전에 하역하러 가겠습니다.
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da. nae-il o-jeon-e ha-yeok-ha-reo ga-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Thank you. We will come to unload it tomorrow morning. -
Expression: B: 네, 알겠습니다. 내일 뵙겠습니다.
Pronunciation: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da. nae-il boep-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, understood. See you tomorrow.
Practice Tips
Mastering logistics terms like 컨테이너 takes practice! Try watching videos or documentaries about Korean ports like Busan or Incheon~ Notice how these terms are used in context.
If you work in logistics or international trade, try using these Korean terms when discussing shipments or inventory. Labeling items or areas with their Korean names can also help reinforce vocabulary!
Role-play scenarios like the conversation example with a study partner. Practice asking about container status, location, and condition. Good luck with your Korean studies! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
