Korean word

센터

Pronunciation

Romanizationsenteo

Meaning

  • nouncenter

Example

고객 센터에 전화해 보세요.ko gaek sen teo e cheon hwa hae po se yo

Please try calling the customer service center.

Illustration for 센터 (center)

More examples

콜 센터 대기 시간이 길어요.kol sen teo tae gi si ga ni ki reo yo

There is a long wait time at the call center.

Core concept

A hub that brings people together to carry out work or offer help.

Common phrases

  • 콜 센터kol sen teo

    call center

  • 고객 센터ko gaek sen teo

    customer service center

  • 지역 센터chi yeok sen teo

    community center

Similar words

시설siseol: The buildings, spaces, and equipment prepared for people to use.
안내소annaeso: A help point where visitors get directions or information about a place.
창구changgu: A service point where people submit requests or complete procedures.

Definition in Korean

사람들이 모여 일하거나 서비스를 제공하는 중심 장소나 기관을 이르는 말.sa ram deu ri mo yeo il ha geo na seo bi seu reul che gong ha neun chung sim chang so na ki gwa neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word comes from English center and keeps the idea of a central place, while Korean uses it for places or organizations with a service role.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this loanword can name a whole service organization as well as the place where it operates, so it is not always just one room.

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