Korean Conversation · Level 377
15 words
Korean word
기내
Pronunciation
Romanizationkinae
Meaning
- nounairplane cabin
Example
기내에서는 안전벨트를 착용해 주세요.ki nae e seo neun an jeon bel teu reul cha gyong hae chu se yo
Please fasten your seat belt on the plane.
More examples
보통 기내식은 간단한 메뉴가 제공됩니다.po tong ki nae si geun kan dan han me nyu ga che gong doem ni da
Usually, a simple in-flight meal is provided.
Core concept
The enclosed passenger space inside an aircraft, including the seats and aisles.
Common phrases
기내식ki nae sik
in-flight meal
기내수하물ki nae su ha mul
carry-on baggage
기내방송ki nae bang song
in-flight announcement
Similar words
비행기 안pihaenggi an: The space inside a plane in everyday conversation.
객실kaekssil: A defined passenger section within an aircraft, centered on its seating area.
비행기 내부pihaenggi naebu: The full interior of an aircraft, regarded as one complete space.
Definition in Korean
비행기나 항공기의 안쪽 공간을 가리키는 말로, 좌석·통로 등 승객이 머무는 부분을 뜻한다.pi haeng gi na hang gong gi ui an jjok kong ga neul ka ri ki neun mal lo chwa seok tong no teung seung gae gi meo mu neun pu bu neul tteu tan da
Word origin
This Sino-Korean noun combines 기 (gi, "aircraft") and 내 (nae, "inside") to mean the inside of an aircraft.
Usage tips
- It sounds more formal than everyday descriptions of being on a plane, so it often appears in announcements, safety notices, and travel documents.