When to use coffin in Korean

When to use it

A coffin is a box that holds a dead person before burial or cremation. In Korean, this is called 관. It is used in funeral situations, so it is a serious and respectful word.

Example sentences

1. 장례식장에 관이 놓여 있었어요.

   There was a coffin in the funeral hall.

2. 가족이 관 앞에서 조용히 인사했어요.

   The family greeted quietly in front of the coffin.

3. 관은 흰 꽃으로 꾸며졌어요.

   The coffin was decorated with white flowers.

4. 아버지는 관을 천천히 바라보셨어요.

   Father looked at the coffin slowly.

5. 우리는 관 옆에 사진을 놓았어요.

   We put a photo next to the coffin.

6. 직원이 관을 조심히 옮겼어요.

   A staff member moved the coffin carefully.