이름표
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- A noun meaning 'name tag' or 'name label'.
- Composed of '이름' (name) and '표' (mark/sign).
- Used for people at events and for marking personal items.
- Famous for its use in the variety show 'Running Man'.
The Korean word 이름표 (ireumpyo) is a compound noun that serves as a fundamental building block for social navigation in Korea. It is composed of two distinct parts: 이름 (ireum), meaning 'name', and 표 (pyo), which translates to 'mark', 'sign', 'label', or 'ticket'. Together, they form the concept of a 'name tag' or 'name label'. In the Korean context, this word is used far more broadly than its English counterpart might suggest, spanning from the tiny stickers on a kindergartner's pencil case to the high-stakes identification used in international conferences.
- The Foundation: 이름
- This is a native Korean word for 'name'. In a culture where names carry significant weight and often reflect family lineage and parental hopes, the act of placing one's name on an object or person via a 'pyo' is a significant act of identification and ownership.
- The Indicator: 표
- Derived from the Hanja (Chinese character) 標, this syllable implies a mark or a signpost. It is the same 'pyo' used in words like 'ticket' (표) or 'table/chart' (도표). In '이름표', it functions as the physical medium that carries the name.
You will encounter this word in a variety of settings. In the Korean education system, especially in primary schools, 이름표 are ubiquitous. Students have them on their desks, their uniforms, and even their indoor shoes to prevent loss and foster a sense of belonging. In the corporate world, while '명찰' (myeongchal) is often used for formal metal or plastic badges, '이름표' remains the general, go-to term for any temporary or casual identification tag worn at seminars, workshops, or networking events.
가슴에 이름표를 달아 주세요.
Beyond physical objects, '이름표' has a massive cultural footprint due to the popular Korean variety show Running Man. In this show, participants wear large velcro name tags on their backs, and the core game involves 'ripping off' these tags to eliminate opponents. This has turned the word '이름표' into a symbol of competition and survival in modern Korean pop culture, making it a word that even many non-Korean speakers recognize.
Finally, '이름표' is used for non-human items. If you are traveling, the tag on your suitcase is an 이름표. If you are gardening, the small stake identifying a plant is also an 이름표. It is a versatile term for any label that answers the question, 'What or who is this?' It bridges the gap between personal identity and organizational efficiency.
Using 이름표 correctly involves understanding the verbs that typically accompany it. Because a name tag can be pinned, stuck, or hung, the choice of verb changes the nuance of the sentence. For English speakers, the most common mistake is using a generic 'wear' (입다), which is incorrect for name tags.
- Action: Attaching
- Use 달다 (dal-da) for pinned badges or 붙이다 (but-i-da) for stickers. Example: "옷에 이름표를 달았어요" (I pinned the name tag to my clothes).
- Action: Removing
- Use 떼다 (tte-da) for stickers or 떼어내다 (tte-eo-nae-da) for more forceful removal, like in variety shows. Example: "이름표를 떼지 마세요" (Don't take off the name tag).
회의실 입구에서 이름표를 받으세요.
In a formal setting, you might hear the object particle '를' omitted in fast speech, but for learners, it is best to keep it. For example, "이름표(를) 확인해 주세요" (Please check the name tag). Notice how the word remains unchanged regardless of whether the tag is for a person or an object. The context provides the clarity.
When talking about the contents of the tag, you use the possessive '의' or simply place the noun before it. "제 이름표" (My name tag) or "강아지의 이름표" (The dog's name tag/ID tag). In social situations like a first-day orientation, the sentence "이름표에 이름을 써주세요" (Please write your name on the name tag) is a standard instruction you will likely hear.
The most vibrant and frequent place you will hear 이름표 is in Korean media, specifically variety entertainment. Shows like Running Man have popularized the phrase "이름표 뜯기" (name tag ripping), which has become a cultural phenomenon. In this context, the name tag isn't just identification; it represents the player's 'life' in the game. Hearing a shout of "이름표를 지켜!" (Protect your name tag!) is common in these high-energy episodes.
- In Schools
- Teachers constantly remind younger students to check their belongings. "가방에 이름표 붙였니?" (Did you stick the name tag on your bag?) is a daily refrain in Korean elementary schools.
- At Events
- At the registration desk of a conference, staff will greet you with: "성함 확인 후 이름표 가져가세요" (Please check your name and take your name tag).
런닝맨 멤버들이 서로의 이름표를 뜯고 있어요.
You will also hear this word at airports or bus terminals. When checking in luggage, the staff might refer to the baggage tag as an '이름표' or '네임택' (name tag). If a bag is lost, the first question asked is often "이름표가 달려 있나요?" (Is there a name tag attached?). This demonstrates the word's practical utility in logistics and travel.
In dramas, a scene showing a mother sewing an '이름표' onto a child's new school uniform is a classic trope representing care, preparation, and the start of a new chapter. Thus, the word often carries a secondary emotional layer of 'starting something new' or 'taking responsibility for one's identity'.
One of the most frequent errors for English learners is confusing 이름표 with other types of 'tags' or 'tickets'. In Korean, the syllable '표' (pyo) is used for many things, but they are not interchangeable. For instance, a price tag is not an '이름표'; it is a '가격표' (gagyeok-pyo). A movie ticket is simply a '표' or '티켓'.
- Mistake: Using 'Wear' (입다)
- In English, we 'wear' a name tag. In Korean, '입다' is strictly for clothing that you put your limbs through. For a name tag, you must use '달다' (to hang/attach) or '차다' (to wear/fasten - less common for tags, more for watches).
- Mistake: Confusing with '명함' (Myeong-ham)
- A '명함' is a business card. Beginners often mix these up because both involve names and networking. Remember: '명함' you give away; '이름표' you stay attached to.
X: 이름표를 입었어요. (I wore a name tag.)
O: 이름표를 달았어요. (I attached/wore a name tag.)
Another mistake is the pronunciation of the 'ㄹ' in '이름'. It should be a light tap, not a heavy English 'R'. Also, ensure the '표' is aspirated (a strong burst of air). If you say '뾰' (bbyo), it sounds like a cute sound effect rather than a label. Precision in these sounds helps in being understood in noisy environments like conferences.
Finally, when writing '이름표', some learners forget the 'ㅁ' support (batchim) in '름'. Without it, '이르표' is meaningless. Always double-check that the 'name' part (이름) is spelled correctly before adding the 'tag' part (표).
While 이름표 is the most common and versatile term, Korean has several other words that overlap in meaning depending on the level of formality and the specific object being labeled. Understanding these nuances will make your Korean sound much more natural and professional.
- 명찰 (Myeong-chal)
- This is the formal, Sino-Korean version of '이름표'. It is almost exclusively used for official badges, such as those worn by soldiers, police officers, students on their formal blazers, or corporate employees. It sounds more 'official' than '이름표'.
- 네임택 (Ne-im-taek)
- A direct loanword from the English 'name tag'. This is very trendy and frequently used in fashion, travel (luggage tags), and modern office environments. If you are buying a stylish leather tag for your bag, '네임택' is the word you'll likely see in the store.
- 라벨 (Ra-bel)
- Used for sticky labels or tags on products. While an '이름표' identifies a person or owner, a '라벨' often provides information about the product itself (ingredients, washing instructions).
학생들은 교복에 명찰을 달아야 합니다. vs 가방에 이름표를 붙였어요.
When deciding which to use, consider the material and the environment. If it's paper or a sticker, '이름표' is perfect. If it's an engraved metal plate, '명찰' is better. If it's a piece of plastic hanging from a suitcase, '네임택' or '이름표' both work well. Using '이름표' is never 'wrong', but using the specific term shows a higher level of fluency.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
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이것은 제 이름표예요.
This is my name tag.
Uses the polite ending '-예요' after a noun ending in a vowel.
이름표가 어디에 있어요?
Where is the name tag?
Uses the subject particle '가' and the location marker '에'.
이름표에 이름을 쓰세요.
Please write your name on the name tag.
Uses '-(으)세요' for a polite command.
가방에 이름표를 붙여요.
I stick a name tag on the bag.
Uses the object particle '를' and the verb '붙이다'.
이름표가 예뻐요.
The name tag is pretty.
Simple adjective usage with the subject particle.
선생님 이름표예요.
It's the teacher's name tag.
Possession is implied by placing '선생님' before the noun.
이름표를 주세요.
Please give me a name tag.
Standard 'Noun + 를 주세요' request pattern.
이름표가 작아요.
The name tag is small.
Basic 'Subject + Adjective' structure.
옷에 이름표를 달아 주세요.
Please attach the name tag to the clothes.
Uses '-아/어 주세요' for a request.
모든 학생이 이름표를 가지고 있어요.
Every student has a name tag.
Uses '모든' (all) and '가지고 있다' (to possess).
이름표가 바닥에 떨어졌어요.
The name tag fell on the floor.
Uses the past tense '-었/았어요' of '떨어지다' (to fall).
새 이름표를 만들어야 해요.
I have to make a new name tag.
Uses '-아야/어야 하다' (must/have to).
이름표를 보고 이름을 불렀어요.
I saw the name tag and called the name.
Uses the '-고' connective to link two actions.
파란색 이름표는 누구 거예요?
Whose is the blue name tag?
Uses '누구 거' (whose thing) in a question.
이름표를 잃어버리지 마세요.
Don't lose your name tag.
Uses '-지 마세요' for a negative command.
이름표에 학교 이름을 썼어요.
I wrote the school name on the name tag.
Uses the location marker '에' for where the writing is.
회의에 참석하려면 이름표를 꼭 차야 합니다.
To attend the meeting, you must wear a name tag.
Uses '-(으)려면' (if you intend to) and '-(으)야 합니다' (must).
제 이름표의 글씨가 너무 작아서 안 보여요.
The writing on my name tag is too small, so I can't see it.
Uses '-아/어서' to show cause and effect.
이름표를 확인하고 안으로 들어가세요.
Check the name tag and then go inside.
Connects two sequential actions with '-고'.
준비된 이름표 중에서 본인의 것을 찾으세요.
Find yours among the prepared name tags.
Uses '본인의 것' (one's own thing) and '중에서' (among).
이름표가 없으면 입장이 불가능합니다.
If you don't have a name tag, entry is impossible.
Uses '-(으)면' (if) and '불가능하다' (to be impossible).
이름표를 다는 대신 명찰을 사용하기로 했어요.
We decided to use name badges instead of attaching name tags.
Uses '-는 대신' (instead of) and '-기로 하다' (decided to).
이름표에 직함도 같이 적어 주실 수 있나요?
Could you also write my job title on the name tag?
Uses '-(으)ㄹ 수 있나요?' for a polite possibility request.
실수로 다른 사람의 이름표를 가져갔어요.
I took someone else's name tag by mistake.
Uses '실수로' (by mistake) and the past tense.
예능 프로그램에서 이름표 뜯기는 아주 인기 있는 게임입니다.
Name tag ripping is a very popular game in variety shows.
Uses the nominalized form '뜯기' (ripping).
이름표를 떼어낼 때 옷이 상하지 않게 조심하세요.
Be careful not to damage the clothes when ripping off the name tag.
Uses '-(으)ㄹ 때' (when) and '-지 않게' (so that ... not).
이름표는 단순한 도구가 아니라 소속감을 주는 상징입니다.
A name tag is not just a tool, but a symbol that gives a sense of belonging.
Uses 'A-이/가 아니라 B' (not A but B).
컨퍼런스에서 받은 이름표를 기념으로 보관하고 있어요.
I am keeping the name tag I received at the conference as a souvenir.
Uses '-고 있다' for progressive action and '기념으로' (as a souvenir).
이름표가 뒤집혀 있어서 이름을 확인할 수 없었습니다.
The name tag was flipped over, so I couldn't check the name.
Uses '-어/아 있어서' for a continuing state.
참가자들은 각자 개성 있는 이름표를 직접 만들었습니다.
Each participant made their own unique name tag themselves.
Uses '각자' (each) and '개성 있는' (unique/individualistic).
이름표의 디자인이 행사의 분위기를 결정하기도 합니다.
The design of the name tag sometimes determines the atmosphere of the event.
Uses '-기도 하다' (to also do/sometimes do).
이름표를 분실했을 경우 안내 데스크로 문의 바랍니다.
In case you lose your name tag, please inquire at the information desk.
Uses '-(으)ㄹ 경우' (in the case of) and the formal '바랍니다'.
사회적 상호작용에서 이름표는 낯선 이들 사이의 심리적 장벽을 낮춰줍니다.
In social interactions, name tags lower the psychological barriers between strangers.
Uses advanced nouns like '상호작용' (interaction) and '심리적 장벽' (psychological barrier).
이름표에 적힌 직함이 소통의 권력 구조를 형성하기도 합니다.
The job titles written on name tags can also form the power structure of communication.
Discusses abstract concepts like '권력 구조' (power structure).
일부 기업은 수평적 문화를 위해 이름표에서 직함을 제외하기도 합니다.
Some companies exclude job titles from name tags to promote a horizontal culture.
Uses '수평적 문화' (horizontal/egalitarian culture) and '제외하다' (to exclude).
이름표라는 외적 장치가 개인의 정체성에 미치는 영향에 대해 토론해 봅시다.
Let's discuss the impact that the external device called a 'name tag' has on an individual's identity.
Uses '-라는' (called) and '-에 미치는 영향' (impact on).
디지털 이름표의 도입으로 실시간 네트워킹이 더욱 용이해졌습니다.
The introduction of digital name tags has made real-time networking much easier.
Uses '용이해지다' (to become easy/facilitated).
이름표의 오타는 단순한 실수를 넘어 행사의 전문성을 해칠 수 있습니다.
A typo on a name tag goes beyond a simple mistake and can harm the professionalism of the event.
Uses '-를 넘어' (beyond) and '전문성' (professionalism).
익명성이 보장되지 않는 이름표 착용이 때로는 부담으로 작용할 수 있습니다.
Wearing a name tag where anonymity is not guaranteed can sometimes act as a burden.
Uses '익명성' (anonymity) and '-로 작용하다' (to act as).
이름표를 통해 수집된 데이터는 방문객의 행동 패턴을 분석하는 데 사용됩니다.
Data collected through name tags is used to analyze visitors' behavior patterns.
Uses '행동 패턴' (behavior pattern) and '-는 데 사용되다' (used in doing).
이름표는 한 인간을 특정 범주로 규정짓는 사회적 낙인으로 변질될 위험이 있다.
Name tags carry the risk of deteriorating into social stigmas that define a human being within a specific category.
Uses highly academic terms like '범주' (category), '규정짓다' (to define), and '낙인' (stigma).
우리는 종종 타인의 이름표 뒤에 숨겨진 진정한 자아를 간과하곤 한다.
We often overlook the true self hidden behind the name tags of others.
Uses '간과하다' (to overlook) and the '-하곤 한다' (habitual action) pattern.
이름표라는 기표가 지시하는 대상과의 괴리는 현대 사회의 소외를 단적으로 보여준다.
The gap between the signifier of the 'name tag' and the object it points to clearly shows the alienation of modern society.
Uses semiotic terms like '기표' (signifier) and '괴리' (gap/discrepancy).
조직 내에서 이름표의 배치는 보이지 않는 위계질서를 공고히 하는 기제로 작동한다.
The placement of name tags within an organization functions as a mechanism to solidify the invisible hierarchy.
Uses '위계질서' (hierarchy) and '기제로 작동하다' (to function as a mechanism).
이름표에 새겨진 문구 하나가 개인의 실존적 가치를 대변할 수는 없다.
A single phrase engraved on a name tag cannot represent an individual's existential value.
Uses '실존적 가치' (existential value) and '대변하다' (to represent/stand for).
철학적 관점에서 이름표는 고정된 실체로서의 자아를 강요하는 도구일지도 모른다.
From a philosophical perspective, a name tag might be a tool that forces a self as a fixed entity.
Uses '고정된 실체' (fixed entity) and '-일지도 모른다' (might be).
이름표의 소멸은 곧 익명의 대중 속으로의 회귀를 의미한다.
The disappearance of the name tag signifies a return to the anonymous masses.
Uses '소멸' (extinction/disappearance) and '회귀' (return/regression).
디지털 시대의 이름표는 물리적 형태를 넘어 가상 세계의 아바타로 확장되고 있다.
In the digital age, name tags are expanding beyond physical forms into avatars in the virtual world.
Uses '확장되고 있다' (is being expanded).
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— My name tag. Used to claim ownership of a tag.
이게 내 이름표야.
— Name tag design. Refers to the visual look of the tag.
이름표 디자인이 아주 깔끔하네요.
— Name tag position. Where the tag should be placed.
이름표 위치를 조정해 주세요.
— The back of the name tag. Often contains extra info.
이름표 뒷면에 식권이 있어요.
— Name tag production. The process of making tags.
이름표 제작을 업체에 맡겼어요.
— Name tag case. The plastic holder for the tag.
이름표 케이스가 깨졌어요.
— Name tag lanyard. The string worn around the neck.
이름표 목걸이 색깔이 파란색이에요.
— Name tag sticker. Adhesive labels.
아이들을 위해 이름표 스티커를 샀어요.
— Name tag font. The style of the letters on the tag.
이름표 서체가 읽기 편해요.
— Name tag replacement. Changing an old tag for a new one.
이름표 교체가 필요합니다.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— To live with a certain 'label' or reputation attached to one's name.
그는 평생 천재라는 이름표를 달고 살았다.
Metaphorical— In a metaphorical sense, to remove someone from a position or to eliminate them (from Running Man).
오늘 경기에서 그의 이름표를 떼겠어!
Slang/Variety— To be labeled as something (usually a reputation).
그 사건 이후로 그에게는 배신자라는 이름표가 붙었다.
Metaphorical— To use one's name as a brand or a guarantee of quality.
자신의 이름표를 내걸고 식당을 열었다.
Formal— The value or responsibility that comes with one's name/title.
그는 이름표 값을 톡톡히 하는 선수다.
Idiomatic— To be completely unknown or without any credentials.
이름표도 없는 작은 회사에서 시작했다.
Informal— To change one's identity or the name of an organization.
회사가 이름을 바꾸며 이름표를 새로 달았다.
Formal— To disgrace one's name (literally 'to smear ink on the name tag').
그의 행동은 가문의 이름표에 먹칠을 했다.
Literary— To take care of one's own identity or interests.
혼란스러운 상황에서도 그는 자신의 이름표를 잘 챙겼다.
Informal— To feel the burden of one's title or fame.
대표라는 이름표가 가끔은 너무 무겁게 느껴진다.
MetaphoricalSummary
The word 이름표 (ireumpyo) is the standard Korean term for a name tag. Whether it is a sticker for a child's backpack or a badge for a business seminar, it serves to identify people and things. In variety shows, it is a key game element.
- A noun meaning 'name tag' or 'name label'.
- Composed of '이름' (name) and '표' (mark/sign).
- Used for people at events and for marking personal items.
- Famous for its use in the variety show 'Running Man'.
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A2स्कूल या कक्षा से अनुपस्थित रहना। उदाहरण: वह बीमारी के कारण आज स्कूल से अनुपस्थित था।
학업성취도
B2एक छात्र ने अपने शैक्षिक लक्ष्यों को किस हद तक प्राप्त किया है, इसका माप। शैक्षणिक उपलब्धि आमतौर पर ग्रेड या टेस्ट स्कोर द्वारा मापी जाती है।
학업 성취
B2शैक्षणिक उपलब्धि वह सीमा है जिस तक एक छात्र ने अपने शैक्षिक लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त किया है।
학문
B1अकादमिक अध्ययन या ज्ञान की व्यवस्थित खोज।
학문적
B1शिक्षा, अध्ययन, या अनुसंधान से संबंधित। ; ज्ञान की खोज, अनुसंधान और सैद्धांतिक अध्ययन से संबंधित या उससे जुड़ा हुआ, अक्सर औपचारिक शैक्षणिक संस्थानों या विद्वानों के समुदायों के भीतर।
학술
B1Relating to education and scholarship, especially at a college or university level; academic pursuits or studies.
학원
A2पूरक सीखने के लिए एक निजी शैक्षिक संस्थान। कोरियाई छात्र अक्सर स्कूल के बाद गणित या अंग्रेजी के लिए 'हागवोन' जाते हैं।