Korean Conversation · Level 98
15 words
Korean word
간판
Pronunciation
Romanizationkanpan
Meaning
- nounsign
Example
가게 간판이 예뻐서 사진을 찍었어요.ka ge kan pa ni ye ppeo seo sa ji neul jji geo sseo yo
The shop sign was pretty, so I took a picture.
More examples
공사 때문에 간판을 내렸어요.kong sa ttae mu ne kan pa neul nae ryeo sseo yo
I took down the sign because of construction.
Core concept
A board or display at the front of a shop or building that shows its name or advertises something.
Common phrases
가게 간판ka ge kan pan
shop sign
간판을 달다kan pa neul tal da
put up a sign
간판을 내리다kan pa neul nae ri da
take down a sign
Similar words
표지판pyojipan: A public display that gives directions or warns about danger.
안내판annaepan: A board that provides useful information about a place or how to use it.
광고판kwanggopan: A large display used to promote a product or service.
현수막hyeonsumak: A long cloth or plastic banner printed with an advertisement or message.
Definition in Korean
가게나 건물 앞에 걸거나 붙여 이름이나 광고 내용을 보여 주는 판이나 표지ka ge na keon mul a pe keol geo na pu chyeo i reu mi na kwang go nae yong eul po yeo chu neun pa ni na pyo ji
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning look and board, reflecting a board made to be seen.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean, this word usually points to a storefront display, so it is more specific than the broad English word sign.