Korean Conversation · Level 222
15 words
Korean word
슈퍼
Pronunciation
Romanizationsyupeo
Meaning
- nounsupermarket
Example
오늘 슈퍼에 가서 야채를 샀어요.o neul syu peo e ka seo ya chae reul sa sseo yo
I went to the supermarket today and bought vegetables.
More examples
동네 슈퍼는 밤에도 문을 열어요.tong ne syu peo neun pa me do mu neul yeo reo yo
The neighborhood grocery store is open at night, too.
Core concept
A small neighborhood shop with shelves of food, produce, and everyday household goods.
Common phrases
동네 슈퍼tong ne syu peo
neighborhood grocery store
슈퍼 앞syu peo ap
in front of the grocery store
Similar words
마트mateu: A spacious store supports one-stop shopping with broad product choices and regular low-price sales.
슈퍼마켓syupeomaket: A well-stocked grocery store makes household food shopping easy under one roof.
편의점pyeonuijeom: A small nearby shop provides a few ready-to-eat foods, drinks, and useful daily items.
시장sijang: A shopping area gathers different sellers who offer goods directly to customers.
Definition in Korean
야채·과일·생활용품 등을 갖추고 주로 지역 주민이 이용하는 작은 규모의 식료품 가게를 뜻한다.ya chae kwa il saeng hwa ryong pum teung eul kat chu go chu ro chi yeok chu mi ni i yong ha neun cha geun kyu mo ui sing nyo pum ka ge reul tteu tan da
Word origin
The word comes from the English loanword supermarket, shortened in Korean for everyday speech and later used for small local grocery shops.
Usage tips
- The English word supermarket usually suggests a larger store, but this Korean loanword can label a small neighborhood shop.
Other meanings
- small grocery storenoun
Opposites
- 재래시장chaeraesijangtraditional marketnoun
Related words
- 슈퍼마켓syupeomaketsupermarketnoun