Korean word

예식장

Pronunciation

Romanizationyesikjjang

Meaning

  • nounwedding hall

Example

이번 주말에 예식장에 갈 거예요.i beon chu ma re ye sik jjang e kal kkeo ye yo

I'm going to the wedding hall this weekend.

Illustration for 예식장 (wedding hall)

More examples

예식장 이용료가 얼마나 해요?ye sik jjang i yong nyo ga eol ma na hae yo

How much does it cost to use the wedding hall?

Core concept

A dedicated venue where a wedding ceremony takes place and guests are welcomed.

Common phrases

  • 예식장 위치ye sik jjang wi chi

    wedding hall location

  • 예식장 예약ye sik jjang ye yak

    wedding hall reservation

  • 예식장 이용료ye sik jjang i yong nyo

    wedding hall usage fee

Similar words

웨딩홀wedinghol: A spacious, well-equipped hall designed for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
결혼식장kyeolhonsikjjang: A venue reserved for holding a marriage ceremony or celebrating the wedding afterward.
교회kyohoe: A Christian place of worship and community gathering that may also host weddings.
연회장yeonhoejang: A large venue used for banquets, parties, and wedding receptions.

Definition in Korean

결혼식과 하객 맞이를 위해 예약해 이용하는 전용 홀이나 공간.kyeol hon sik kkwa ha gaek ma ji reul wi hae ye ya kae i yong ha neun cheo nyong ho ri na kong gan

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning ceremony and place, giving the idea of a place for a ceremony and now commonly a wedding venue.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture a church or town hall, but this word commonly refers to a specialized wedding facility, including one in a hotel.

Other meanings

  • ceremony venuenoun
  • reception hallnoun

Opposites

  • 장례식장changnyesikjjangfuneral homenoun

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