Korean Conversation · Level 172
15 words
Korean word
빈자리
Pronunciation
Romanizationpinjari
Meaning
- nounempty seat
Example
지금 빈자리가 여러 개 있어요.chi geum pin ja ri ga yeo reo kae i sseo yo
There are several empty seats right now.
More examples
그 빈자리에 벌써 사람이 앉았어요.keu pin ja ri e peol sseo sa ra mi an ja sseo yo
There is already someone sitting in that empty seat.
Core concept
A seat or spot that is open because no one is occupying it.
Common phrases
빈자리를 채우다pin ja ri reul chae u da
fill the empty seat
빈자리에 지원하다pin ja ri e chi won ha da
apply for the vacancy
빈자리에 앉다pin ja ri e an tta
sit in the empty seat
Similar words
자리chari: A particular spot for someone to sit or for an object to be placed.
좌석chwaseok: A designated seat in a venue or vehicle, often identified by a number.
빈의자pinuija: A chair with no one sitting in it.
Definition in Korean
앉을 수 있는 좌석이 비어 있는 상태나 그 자리를 뜻하는 명사로, 식당이나 대중교통 등에서 주로 쓰인다.an jeul ssu in neun chwa seo gi pi eo in neun sang tae na keu cha ri reul tteu ta neun myeong sa ro sik ttang i na tae jung gyo tong teung e seo chu ro sseu in da
Word origin
The word combines the native Korean adjective meaning empty with a native Korean noun meaning a place or seat.
Usage tips
- English speakers often use vacancy mainly for jobs or rooms, but this word commonly identifies an open seat in a restaurant or on public transport.