Korean word

여관

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeogwan

Meaning

  • nouninn

Example

어제는 여관에 묵었어요.eo je neun yeo gwa ne mu geo sseo yo

Yesterday, I stayed at an inn.

Illustration for 여관 (inn)

More examples

비가 와서 가까운 여관을 찾았어요.pi ga wa seo ka kka un yeo gwa neul cha ja sseo yo

Because it was raining, I looked for a nearby inn.

Core concept

A small, temporary lodging place for travelers, with a more modest feel than a large hotel.

Common phrases

  • 여관으로 가다yeo gwa neu ro ka da

    go to an inn

  • 여관을 찾다yeo gwa neul chat tta

    look for an inn

Similar words

모텔motel: A roadside lodging place where guests can park near their room for a short stay.
호텔hotel: A large commercial lodging place with guest rooms, facilities, and service.
민박minbak: A small lodging place where a local person provides a room in a home or nearby space.
여인숙yeoinsuk: A traditional small lodging house with few facilities for travelers in the local area.

Definition in Korean

여관은 여행하는 사람이 잠시 머무르기 위해 마련된 비교적 작은 숙박 시설을 이르는 말이다.yeo gwa neun yeo haeng ha neun sa ra mi cham si meo mu reu gi wi hae ma ryeon doen pi gyo jeok cha geun suk ppak si seo reul i reu neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound that joins the idea of travel with a building or lodging place, giving the sense of a place where travelers stay.

Usage tips

  • On a Korean trip, recognizing this lodging word on a sign can help identify a place to stay before checking its other details.

Opposites

  • 자택chataekhomenoun

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