Korean Conversation · Level 211
15 words
Korean word
경비실
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeongbisil
Meaning
- nounsecurity office
Example
아파트 입구에 경비실이 있어요.a pa teu ip kku e kyeong bi si ri i sseo yo
There is a security office at the entrance to the apartment building.
More examples
택배는 경비실에 맡기면 안전해요.taek ppae neun kyeong bi si re mat kki myeon an jeon hae yo
It is safe to leave a package at the security office.
Core concept
The working base of a security guard who watches a property and helps people entering it.
Common phrases
경비실 앞kyeong bi sil ap
in front of the security office
경비실에 맡기다kyeong bi si re mat kki da
leave at the security office
경비실 근무kyeong bi sil keun mu
duty at the security office
Similar words
보안실poansil: A building room devoted to watching for danger and managing security work.
관리사무소kwallisamuso: A building office that helps residents with repairs, fees, deliveries, and other daily needs.
초소choso: A small staffed post placed near an entrance to observe traffic and prevent unwanted entry.
Definition in Korean
아파트나 회사 등에서 경비원이 근무하며 방문자 안내나 택배 관리 등을 맡는 방이나 사무 공간a pa teu na hoe sa teung e seo kyeong bi wo ni keun mu ha myeo pang mun ja an nae na taek ppae kwal li teung eul man neun pang i na sa mu kong gan
Word origin
The word is formed from terms meaning security or guarding and room, so its structure directly names a room for security duties.
Usage tips
- This word is useful in practical conversations about entering an apartment building, because it points to the staff contact point rather than a general security service.
Other meanings
- guardhousenoun
Related words
- 경비원kyeongbiwonsecurity guardnoun
- 경비kyeongbisecuritynoun
- 경비하다kyeongbihadaguardverb