Korean word

만석

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanseok

Meaning

  • nounfull house

Example

오늘 영화관은 만석이에요.o neul yeong hwa gwa neun man seo gi e yo

The movie theater is full today.

Illustration for 만석 (full house)

More examples

이번 주말 공연은 벌써 만석이다.i beon chu mal kong yeo neun peol sseo man seo gi da

There are already no seats left for this weekend's performance.

Core concept

A venue filled to its seating capacity, with no seats left for more guests.

Common phrases

  • 만석이다man seo gi da

    be full

Similar words

매진maejin: Nothing remains for customers to buy after the entire supply has been purchased.

Definition in Korean

관객이나 손님을 앉힐 자리가 남지 않을 정도로 좌석이 꽉 찬 상태를 가리키는 명사.kwan gae gi na son ni meul an chil jja ri ga nam ji a neul jjeong do ro chwa seo gi kkwak chan sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

만 (man, "full") and 석 (seok, "seat") combine in this Sino-Korean noun to evoke a venue whose seats are all occupied.

Usage tips

  • This noun fits short spoken updates about a venue's current attendance, making it useful when discussing whether a movie or performance still has room.

Other meanings

  • sold outnoun

Opposites

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