Korean word

대기실

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaegisil

Meaning

  • nounwaiting room

Example

의사가 늦어서 대기실에서 기다렸어요.ui sa ga neu seo seo tae gi si re seo ki da ryeo sseo yo

The doctor was late, so I waited in the waiting room.

Illustration for 대기실 (waiting room)

More examples

간호사가 환자를 대기실로 안내했어요.kan ho sa ga hwan ja reul tae gi sil lo an nae hae sseo yo

The nurse showed the patient to the waiting room.

Core concept

A room where people stay until their turn or scheduled time arrives.

Common phrases

  • 대기실로 안내하다tae gi sil lo an nae ha da

    guide someone to the waiting room

  • 대기실에 들어가다tae gi si re teu reo ga da

    enter the waiting room

Similar words

대합실taehapssil: A large shared waiting area in a station or terminal for passengers and visitors.
로비robi: A shared entrance area in a hotel or building where guests are welcomed, wait, or rest.

Definition in Korean

병원·공항·사무실 등에서 다음 차례나 예약 시간을 기다리는 사람들이 머무는 실내 공간.pyeong won kong hang sa mu sil teung e seo ta eum cha rye na ye yak si ga neul ki da ri neun sa ram deu ri meo mu neun sil lae kong gan

Word origin

대기실 (daegisil, "waiting room") combines 대기 (daegi, "waiting") with 실 (sil, "room") to name a room for waiting.

Usage tips

  • It is more specific than lobby, which usually names a general entrance or gathering area rather than a place set aside for waiting.

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