Korean word

광고

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwanggo

Meaning

  • nounad

Example

텔레비전에 광고가 나왔어요.tel le bi jeo ne kwang go ga na wa sseo yo

There was an ad on television.

Illustration for 광고 (ad)

More examples

인터넷에서 광고를 자주 봐요.in teo ne se seo kwang go reul cha ju pwa yo

I often see ads on the internet.

Core concept

A paid message puts a product or service in front of an audience and presents reasons to notice or try it.

Common phrases

  • 광고가 나오다kwang go ga na o da

    an ad comes on

  • 광고를 보다kwang go reul po da

    see an ad

  • 인터넷 광고in teo net kwang go

    internet ad

Similar words

홍보hongbo: Public communication spreads information or builds a good image for an organization, event, or cause.
프로모션peuromosyeon: A limited-time marketing offer or event attracts buyers with discounts, prizes, or other benefits.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상품이나 서비스를 사람들에게 팔기 위해 특징이나 이점을 알리는 유료의 메시지eo tteon sang pu mi na seo bi seu reul sa ram deu re ge pal gi wi hae teuk jjing i na i jeo meul al li neun yu ryo ui me si ji

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean roots combine the ideas of broad reach and announcement, making the word easy to connect with public promotion.

Usage tips

  • A television ad is often a short part of a program or video that appears between other content.

Other meanings

  • advertisingnoun

Related words

  • 광고주kwanggojuadvertisernoun
  • 광고비kwanggobiadvertising costnoun
  • 광고업kwanggoeopadvertising industrynoun

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