When to use pencil case in Korean

When to use it

A pencil case (필통) is a small container for pencils, pens, erasers, and other school supplies. Students often carry it in a backpack or keep it on a desk. You can use this word when talking about school, studying, or buying stationery.

Example sentences

1. 필통에 연필을 넣어요.

   I put a pencil in the pencil case.

2. 친구가 제 필통을 빌려쓰래요.

   My friend wants to borrow my pencil case.

3. 필통 안에 있던 연필이 없어졌어요.

   A pencil from the pencil case went missing.

4. 새 필통을 사러 문구점에 갔어요.

   I went to the stationery store to buy a new pencil case.