Korean word

식당

Pronunciation

Romanizationsikttang

Meaning

  • nounrestaurant

Example

이 근처에 좋은 식당이 많아요.i keun cheo e cho eun sik ttang i ma na yo

There are many good restaurants near here.

Illustration for 식당 (restaurant)

More examples

친구가 식당을 추천해 줬어요.chin gu ga sik ttang eul chu cheon hae chwo sseo yo

A friend recommended a restaurant to me.

Core concept

A food business with seating where customers eat the meals they purchase.

Common phrases

  • 식당에서 먹다sik ttang e seo meok tta

    eat at a restaurant

  • 식당을 알아보다sik ttang eul a ra bo da

    look for a restaurant

  • 식당을 추천하다sik ttang eul chu cheon ha da

    recommend a restaurant

Similar words

음식점eumsikjjeom: A general term for a place or shop that provides food for customers.
레스토랑reseutorang: A restaurant with a polished setting, special dishes, and service at the table.
분식집punsikjjip: A modest snack shop known for cheap flour-based dishes and simple foods.

Definition in Korean

손님에게 음식을 팔고 앉아서 먹을 수 있게 만든 상업적 장소를 가리키는 말.son ni me ge eum si geul pal go an ja seo meo geul ssu it kke man deun sang eop jjeok chang so reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Its Chinese-character origin combines the ideas of food and a hall, which led to its modern meaning of a place that serves meals.

Usage tips

  • The word fits everyday plans such as choosing a place for lunch and does not suggest that the food or setting must be fancy.

Other meanings

  • cafeterianoun

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