Korean word

레스토랑

Pronunciation

Romanizationreseutorang

Meaning

  • nounrestaurant

Example

오늘 저녁은 레스토랑에서 먹자.o neul cheo nyeo geun re seu to rang e seo meok jja

Let's eat at the restaurant tonight.

Illustration for 레스토랑 (restaurant)

More examples

좋은 레스토랑 추천해 줄래?cho eun re seu to rang chu cheon hae chul lae

Could you recommend a good restaurant?

Core concept

An indoor sit-down meal setting built around a specialized menu and service from staff.

Common phrases

  • 레스토랑 예약re seu to rang ye yak

    restaurant reservation

  • 레스토랑 추천re seu to rang chu cheon

    restaurant recommendation

  • 레스토랑 분위기re seu to rang pu nwi gi

    restaurant atmosphere

Similar words

식당sikttang: An everyday place with seating where family or friends can enjoy a casual meal.
음식점eumsikjjeom: A shop or other place that sells food and provides meals for customers.
밥집papjjip: A casual eatery that mainly serves rice dishes or set meals.

Definition in Korean

음식을 주문해 먹는 곳으로, 보통 전문 메뉴와 테이블 서비스를 제공하는 비교적 격식 있는 외식업소.eum si geul chu mun hae meong neun ko seu ro po tong cheon mun me nyu wa te i beul seo bi seu reul che gong ha neun pi gyo jeok kyeok ssik in neun oe si geop sso

Word origin

Restaurant ultimately comes from French restaurer, meaning to restore, because early restaurants were associated with food that restored strength.

Usage tips

  • The word often suggests a more polished setting than a general dining place, but it does not automatically mean that the meal is expensive or requires special clothing.

Opposites

  • 집chiphousenoun
  • 집밥chipppaphome-cooked mealnoun

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