Korean word

강당

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangdang

Meaning

  • nounauditorium

Example

오늘 강당에서 발표가 있어요.o neul kang dang e seo pal pyo ga i sseo yo

There is a presentation in the auditorium today.

Illustration for 강당 (auditorium)

More examples

내일 대형 강당을 빌려서 졸업식을 합니다.nae il tae hyeong kang dang eul pil lyeo seo cho reop ssi geul ham ni da

Tomorrow, we will rent a large auditorium and hold a graduation ceremony.

Core concept

A spacious indoor gathering room designed for an audience to watch a speaker, presentation, or formal event.

Common phrases

  • 대형 강당tae hyeong kang dang

    large auditorium

  • 강당을 빌리다kang dang eul pil li da

    rent an auditorium

  • 강당 좌석kang dang chwa seok

    auditorium seating

Similar words

강의실kanguisil: An indoor teaching room where a lecturer leads lessons for students at a university or academy.
교실kyosil: A school room where students attend lessons or study together.
홀hol: A large indoor venue equipped for weddings, ceremonies, banquets, or performances.
공연장kongyeonjang: A dedicated venue where an audience gathers to watch a play, concert, or other performance.

Definition in Korean

강당은 학교나 기관에서 많은 사람이 모여 강연·발표·행사 등을 진행하기 위해 마련된 큰 실내 공간이다.kang dang eun hak kkyo na ki gwa ne seo ma neun sa ra mi mo yeo kang yeon pal pyo haeng sa teung eul chin haeng ha gi wi hae ma ryeon doen keun sil lae kong ga ni da

Word origin

The word developed from Sino-Korean elements for lecture and hall, which together describe a place built for organized speaking and teaching.

Usage tips

  • Signs with this word usually mark a formal venue for large groups, such as a school presentation or ceremony.

Opposites

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