Korean word

관객

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwangaek

Meaning

  • nounaudience

Example

오늘 공연에 관객이 많이 왔어요.o neul kong yeo ne kwan gae gi ma ni wa sseo yo

A large audience came to today's performance.

Illustration for 관객 (audience)

More examples

그 영화는 관객의 반응이 좋았어요.keu yeong hwa neun kwan gae gui pa neung i cho a sseo yo

The film received a good response from audiences.

Core concept

People who gather to watch a live performance or presentation in person.

Common phrases

  • 관객 수kwan gaek su

    audience size

  • 관객 반응kwan gaek pa neung

    audience response

  • 관객석kwan gaek sseok

    audience seating

Similar words

관람객kwallamgaek: A visitor who comes to a venue to view an event, display, film, or performance.
관중kwanjung: The people watching a game or event from the sidelines or seats.
청중cheongjung: The people gathered to hear a talk, lecture, speech, or musical performance.
구경꾼kugyeongkkun: A curious onlooker who watches something happening nearby.

Definition in Korean

무대에서 열리는 공연이나 발표를 실제로 보는 사람을 뜻하는 명사.mu dae e seo yeol li neun kong yeo ni na pal pyo reul sil je ro po neun sa ra meul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines 관 (gwan, "to view") and 객 (gaek, "guest"), giving the sense of people who come to watch.

Usage tips

  • In event announcements, 관객 (gwangaek, "people watching at the venue") is a useful word for addressing everyone who came to watch.

Other meanings

  • spectatornoun
  • viewernoun

Related words

  • 관객수kwangaekssuaudience sizenoun
  • 관객석kwangaeksseokaudience seatingnoun
  • 관객층kwangaekcheungaudience demographicnoun

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