TOPIK · Level 196
15 words
Korean word
무대
Pronunciation
Romanizationmudae
Meaning
- nounstage
Example
그 배우는 무대에서 연기했다.keu pae u neun mu dae e seo yeon gi haet tta
That actor acted on stage.
More examples
밴드는 무대에 올라 마지막 곡을 불렀다.paen deu neun mu dae e ol la ma ji mak ko geul pul leot tta
The band took the stage and sang their last song.
Core concept
A prepared place and surrounding area where performers act or sing for an audience.
Common phrases
무대에 오르다mu dae e o reu da
take the stage
무대를 밟다mu dae reul pap tta
step onto the stage
무대를 내려오다mu dae reul nae ryeo o da
come off the stage
Similar words
공연장kongyeonjang: A place or building designed for audiences to watch shows.
세트seteu: Scenery and props put together to create the setting of a scene.
연단yeondan: A raised platform used for giving a speech or presentation.
Definition in Korean
콘서트나 연극 등에서 배우나 가수가 관객을 대상으로 활동하는 장소와 그 공간적 범위kon seo teu na yeon geuk teung e seo pae u na ka su ga kwan gae geul tae sang eu ro hwal dong ha neun chang so wa keu kong gan jeok peo mwi
Word origin
The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning dance and platform, reflecting a platform prepared for performers.
Usage tips
- Link this word with live performances in general rather than with only theater, because Korean uses it for concerts as well as plays.
Related words
- 무대인사mudaeinsastage greetingnoun
- 무대의상mudaeuisangstage costumenoun