Korean word

상영중

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangyeongjung

Meaning

  • nounnow showing

Example

영화관 입구에 상영중 안내판이 있다.yeong hwa gwan ip kku e sang yeong jung an nae pa ni it tta

There is a sign at the movie theater entrance that says, "Now showing."

Illustration for 상영중 (now showing)

More examples

지금 이 극장에서는 인기 영화가 상영중이다.chi geum i keuk jjang e seo neun in gi yeong hwa ga sang yeong jung i da

A popular movie is now showing at this theater.

Core concept

A film or video is being shown to an audience, with the screening still in progress.

Common phrases

  • 상영중 안내sang yeong jung an nae

    now showing notice

  • 지금 상영중chi geum sang yeong jung

    currently showing

Similar words

상영sangyeong: The public presentation of a film or video on a screen for viewers.

Definition in Korean

극장이나 텔레비전 등에서 특정 영화나 영상이 현재 관객 앞에서 상영되어 보여지고 있는 상태를 나타내는 명사.keuk jjang i na tel le bi jeon teung e seo teuk jjeong yeong hwa na yeong sang i hyeon jae kwan gaek a pe seo sang yeong doe eo po yeo ji go in neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

It combines 상영 (sangyeong, "screening") with 중 (jung, "during or in progress") to show that the screening is currently underway.

Usage tips

  • In Korean cinema notices, this compact status label is used where English commonly uses "now showing", so it is useful to recognize it as a sign about the current program.

Opposites

  • 미상영misangyeongnot showingnoun

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