Korean word

상영시간

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangyeongsigan

Meaning

  • nounrunning time

Example

이 영화는 상영시간이 짧아요.i yeong hwa neun sang yeong si ga ni jjal ba yo

This movie has a short running time.

Illustration for 상영시간 (running time)

More examples

상영시간을 확인하고 표를 샀어요.sang yeong si ga neul hwa gin ha go pyo reul sa sseo yo

I checked the running time and bought a ticket.

Core concept

The amount of time a movie stays on screen from its opening moment to its final moment.

Common phrases

  • 상영시간을 확인하다sang yeong si ga neul hwa gin ha da

    check the running time

  • 상영시간을 줄이다sang yeong si ga neul chu ri da

    shorten the running time

Similar words

러닝타임reoningtaim: The stated duration of a film or other show, measured in minutes.
상영 길이sangyeong kiri: The length of time during which a screening is in progress.

Definition in Korean

영화 한 편이 스크린에 걸려 시작부터 끝날 때까지 이어지는 전체 분량의 시간yeong hwa han pyeo ni seu keu ri ne keol lyeo si jak ppu teo kkeun nal ttae kka ji i eo ji neun cheon che pul lyang ui si gan

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean word for showing a film with the word for time, creating the idea of screening duration.

Usage tips

  • Film listings may give this number in minutes, so it is useful when comparing different cuts or versions of the same movie.

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