Korean word

예매

Pronunciation

Romanizationyemae

Meaning

  • nounticket booking

Example

콘서트 예매를 했어?kon seo teu ye mae reul hae sseo

Did you book tickets for the concert?

Illustration for 예매 (ticket booking)

More examples

영화 예매는 미리 하는 게 좋아.yeong hwa ye mae neun mi ri ha neun ke cho a

It is best to book movie tickets in advance.

Core concept

Buying an admission ticket ahead of time so a place at the event is secured.

Common phrases

  • 예매를 하다ye mae reul ha da

    book tickets

  • 예매 취소ye mae chwi so

    ticket booking cancellation

  • 예매 사이트ye mae sa i teu

    ticket booking site

Similar words

예약yeyak: Arranging a future time or place keeps a chosen seat, service, or item available.
발권palgwon: Officially issuing a ticket or travel pass makes it ready for collection or use.
구매kumae: Obtaining a product or service through payment is a standard commercial transaction.

Definition in Korean

공연이나 영화 등의 입장권을 미리 사서 자리를 확보하는 행위나 그 예약을 가리킨다.kong yeo ni na yeong hwa teung ui ip jjang gwo neul mi ri sa seo cha ri reul hwak ppo ha neun haeng wi na keu ye ya geul ka ri kin da

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning "in advance" and "buy," directly expressing the idea of buying ahead.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for recognizing ticket-purchase options in Korean event websites and mobile apps.

Other meanings

  • advance salenoun

Opposites

  • 현장구매hyeonjanggumaeon-site purchasenoun
  • 당일구매tangilgumaesame-day purchasenoun

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