Korean word

동반

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongban

Meaning

  • nouncompany

Example

동반 없이 입장할 수 없습니다.tong ban eop ssi ip jjang hal ssu eop sseum ni da

You cannot enter without someone accompanying you.

Illustration for 동반 (company)

More examples

영화관에서는 동반 할인 혜택이 있습니다.yeong hwa gwa ne seo neun tong ban ha rin hye tae gi it sseum ni da

The movie theater offers a companion discount.

Core concept

The presence of someone who goes with another person to provide company or care.

Common phrases

  • 동반 할인tong ban ha rin

    companion discount

  • 동반 비용tong ban pi yong

    companion fee

Similar words

동행자tonghaengja: A person who travels or goes somewhere with another person.
동행tonghaeng: The act of going together with someone during a trip or shared activity.
동반자tongbanja: A person who stays with someone during an outing, visit, or event.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람을 데리고 함께 가거나 함께 있어 주는 상태를 가리키는 명사로, 주로 보호자나 동행자를 뜻할 때 사용된다.ta reun sa ra meul te ri go ham kke ka geo na ham kke i sseo chu neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro chu ro po ho ja na tong haeng ja reul tteu tal ttae sa yong doen da

Word origin

동반 (dongban, "accompaniment") is formed from the Sino-Korean elements 동 (dong, "together") and 반 (ban, "companion"), expressing two people being together.

Usage tips

  • This noun often appears in formal entry and event information, where it can tell a visitor whether a companion is allowed or required.

Other meanings

  • escortnoun

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