Korean word

소극장

Pronunciation

Romanizationsogeukjjang

Meaning

  • nounsmall theater

Example

친구랑 소극장에 가서 연극을 봤어요.chin gu rang so geuk jjang e ka seo yeon geu geul pwa sseo yo

I went to a small theater with a friend and watched a play.

Illustration for 소극장 (small theater)

More examples

이번 주에 소극장 공연 티켓을 예매했어요.i beon chu e so geuk jjang kong yeon ti ke seul ye mae hae sseo yo

I booked a ticket for a small theater performance this week.

Core concept

A compact performance space where plays and other shows are staged for a small audience.

Common phrases

  • 소극장 공연so geuk jjang kong yeon

    small theater performance

  • 소극장 연극so geuk jjang yeon geuk

    small theater play

Similar words

연극장yeongeukjjang: A facility with a stage and seats built mainly for presenting plays.
극장keukjjang: A place with a stage or screen where people watch films or live shows.
공연장kongyeonjang: A place or facility where audiences gather to watch music, plays, or other shows.

Definition in Korean

작은 규모로 연극이나 공연을 올리는 극장cha geun kyu mo ro yeon geu gi na kong yeo neul ol li neun keuk jjang

Word origin

The term combines the Sino-Korean words for small and theater, directly naming a venue designed for small-scale performances.

Usage tips

  • It refers to the venue itself, so it can describe where a play is performed rather than the size of the cast or the length of the show.

Opposites

  • 대극장taegeukjjanglarge theaternoun

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