Korean word

우선석

Pronunciation

Romanizationuseonseok

Meaning

  • nounpriority seat

Example

지하철에서 우선석은 노약자 전용이에요.chi ha cheo re seo u seon seo geun no yak jja cheo nyong i e yo

Priority seats on the subway are for elderly people only.

Illustration for 우선석 (priority seat)

More examples

아기가 있어서 우선석을 양보했어요.a gi ga i sseo seo u seon seo geul yang bo hae sseo yo

Because there was a baby there, I gave up the priority seat.

Core concept

A public-transport seat set aside so passengers who need extra consideration can use it first.

Common phrases

  • 우선석을 양보하다u seon seo geul yang bo ha da

    give up a priority seat

  • 우선석이 비어 있다u seon seo gi pi eo it tta

    empty priority seat

Similar words

노약자석noyakjjaseok: A transit seat intended for elderly passengers and people with limited strength.
임산부석imsanbuseok: A designated seat for people who are pregnant to use more easily.
장애인석changaeinseok: A designated seat for people with disabilities on public transport.
전용석cheonyongseok: A seat meant only for a specified person, group, or use.

Definition in Korean

대중교통에서 노약자·임산부 등을 위해 우선적으로 마련된 좌석tae jung gyo tong e seo no yak jja im san bu teung eul wi hae u seon jeo geu ro ma ryeon doen chwa seok

Word origin

The compound combines 우선 (useon, "priority") with 석 (seok, "seat"), forming the idea of a seat for priority use.

Usage tips

  • In English, priority seat can sound like a seat for whoever arrives first, but in Korean it means a designated seat for passengers who need priority.

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