Korean word

라운지

Pronunciation

Romanizationraunji

Meaning

  • nounlounge

Example

호텔 라운지에서 커피를 마셨어요.ho tel ra un ji e seo keo pi reul ma syeo sseo yo

I had coffee in the hotel lounge.

Illustration for 라운지 (lounge)

More examples

출장 때문에 공항 라운지를 이용했어요.chul jang ttae mu ne kong hang ra un ji reul i yong hae sseo yo

I used the airport lounge during a business trip.

Core concept

A relaxed indoor seating area for resting, drinking, or waiting.

Common phrases

  • 호텔 라운지ho tel ra un ji

    hotel lounge

  • 라운지 이용ra un ji i yong

    lounge access

  • 라운지 좌석ra un ji chwa seok

    lounge seating

Similar words

로비robi: A shared entrance area in a building where visitors are welcomed, checked in, or wait.
카페kape: A casual shop where people buy drinks and light snacks and sit for a while.

Definition in Korean

호텔이나 공항 등에서 손님이 편히 앉아 쉬거나 음료를 마시며 기다릴 수 있도록 마련된 비교적 편안한 휴식 공간ho te ri na kong hang teung e seo son ni mi pyeon hi an ja swi geo na eum nyo reul ma si myeo ki da ril ssu it tto rok ma ryeon doen pi gyo jeok pyeo nan han hyu sik kong gan

Word origin

The Korean noun is borrowed from the English word lounge, which names a comfortable place for resting.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a lobby, a lounge is associated with sitting and relaxing, not mainly with entering or checking in.

Related words

  • 라운지바raunjibalounge barnoun
  • 라운지룸raunjirumlounge roomnoun
  • 라운지웨어raunjiweeoloungewearnoun

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