Korean word

예매하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyemaehada

Meaning

  • verbbook

Example

콘서트 표를 예매했어요.kon seo teu pyo reul ye mae hae sseo yo

I booked a ticket for the concert.

Illustration for 예매하다 (book)

More examples

앱에서 예매하면 좌석을 고를 수 있어요.ae be seo ye mae ha myeon chwa seo geul ko reul ssu i sseo yo

If you book in the app, you can choose your seat.

Core concept

Securing a ticket, seat, or right ahead of time, often by paying for it.

Common phrases

  • 티켓을 예매하다ti ke seul ye mae ha da

    book a ticket

  • 모바일로 예매하다mo ba il lo ye mae ha da

    book on your phone

  • 인터넷으로 예매하다in teo ne seu ro ye mae ha da

    book over the internet

Similar words

예약하다yeyakada: Arranging a place, time, or service in advance so it is kept available.
사다sada: Getting something by paying money for it.

Definition in Korean

미리 구입하거나 자리·권리를 확보하기 위해 표를 예약·구매하는 동사.mi ri ku i pa geo na cha ri kwol li reul hwak ppo ha gi wi hae pyo reul ye yak ku mae ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning beforehand and buy with hada, so its form points to buying something ahead of time.

Usage tips

  • For events and other ticketed activities, this word often suggests that the purchase is completed in advance rather than merely held for later.

Other meanings

  • buy in advanceverb

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