Korean word

경로당

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongnodang

Meaning

  • nounsenior center

Example

어제 경로당에 갔어요.eo je kyeong no dang e ka sseo yo

I went to the senior center yesterday.

Illustration for 경로당 (senior center)

More examples

경로당에서 매주 봉사를 하고 있어요.kyeong no dang e seo mae ju pong sa reul ha go i sseo yo

I volunteer at a senior center every week.

Core concept

A neighborhood gathering place where older people relax, chat, and join simple activities.

Common phrases

  • 경로당에서 봉사하다kyeong no dang e seo pong sa ha da

    volunteer at a senior center

  • 경로당 운영kyeong no dang u nyeong

    senior center management

  • 경로당 회의kyeong no dang hoe ui

    senior center meeting

Similar words

노인정noinjeong: A relaxed local hangout where older people gather for friendly company.
복지관pokjjigwan: A public welfare facility offering classes, support, and services to the community.
주민센터chuminsenteo: A municipal office that helps residents with forms, registrations, and local services.
요양원yoyangwon: A live-in care facility for older adults who need regular assistance and supervision.

Definition in Korean

지역의 어르신들이 모여 쉬거나 이야기를 나누고 간단한 활동을 하는 공동의 모임 공간chi yeo gui eo reu sin deu ri mo yeo swi geo na i ya gi reul na nu go kan dan han hwal dong eul ha neun kong dong ui mo im kong gan

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of respecting older people and a hall, giving it the sense of a community hall for seniors.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a nursing home, this word usually points to a local social space rather than a place whose main purpose is residence or medical care.

Opposites

Related words

  • 경로당원kyeongnodangwonsenior center membernoun

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