English–Korean

“theater” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeukjjang

Example

오늘 극장에 영화를 보러 갈래?o neul keuk jjang e yeong hwa reul po reo kal lae

Do you want to go to the theater to see a movie today?

Illustration for 극장 (theater)

How to say “theater” in Korean

“Theater” in Korean is 극장 (keukjjang).

A shared audience space built around a stage or screen for watching a performance.

Full entry for 극장: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 극장

극장 표를 미리 샀어요.keuk jjang pyo reul mi ri sa sseo yo

I bought theater tickets in advance.

Tips for using 극장

  • English-speaking learners may expect a separate word for a cinema, but Korean can use this broader word when the event is a movie or a play.

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