When to use toy in Korean

When to use it

A toy (장난감) is something children play with for fun, like a doll, car, or animal figure. You can use this word for many kinds of playthings at home, school, or outside. It is often used when talking about playing, buying, or carrying something for a child.

Example sentences

1. 아이가 강아지 장난감을 안고 자요.

   The child sleeps holding a puppy toy.

2. 저는 학교에 토끼 장난감을 가져왔어요.

   I brought a rabbit toy to school.

3. 아기가 공원에서 오리 장난감을 가지고 놀아요.

   The baby plays with a duck toy in the park.

4. 이 장난감은 고양이 모양이에요.

   This toy is shaped like a cat.

5. 가게에서 코끼리 장난감을 샀어요.

   I bought an elephant toy at the store.

6. 여행 갈 때 작은 곰 장난감을 가방에 넣어요.

   When I travel, I put a small bear toy in my bag.