Korean word

방음

Pronunciation

Romanizationpangeum

Meaning

  • nounsoundproofing

Example

이 방은 방음이 잘 돼 있어요.i pang eun pang eu mi chal twae i sseo yo

This room is well soundproofed.

Illustration for 방음 (soundproofing)

More examples

창문만 교체해도 방음이 크게 달라집니다.chang mun man kyo che hae do pang eu mi keu ge tal la jim ni da

Replacing only the windows can make a big difference to the soundproofing.

Core concept

Stopping sound from passing through a space so that noise is reduced.

Common phrases

  • 방음 시설pang eum si seol

    soundproofing facilities

  • 방음 공사pang eum kong sa

    soundproofing construction

  • 방음이 잘 되다pang eu mi chal toe da

    have good soundproofing

Similar words

방음재pangeumjae: Material designed to absorb or block sound.
방음공사pangeumgongsa: Work done on walls or windows to prevent sound from leaking through.
이중창ijungchang: A window made with two layers of glass to reduce noise and sound leakage.

Definition in Korean

소리의 전달을 막아 소음 문제를 줄이는 조치나 성질.so ri ui cheon da reul ma ga so eum mun je reul chu ri neun cho chi na seong jil

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning prevent and sound, creating the idea of stopping sound from traveling.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when evaluating homes, studios, or offices because it describes how well a space keeps unwanted sound from passing through.

Related words

  • 방음재pangeumjaesound insulation materialnoun
  • 방음벽pangeumbyeoknoise barriernoun
  • 방음성pangeumseongsound insulationnoun

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