Korean word

자동발매기

Pronunciation

Romanizationchadongbalmaegi

Meaning

  • nounticket machine

Example

역에 자동발매기가 있어요.yeo ge cha dong bal mae gi ga i sseo yo

There is a ticket machine at the station.

Illustration for 자동발매기 (ticket machine)

More examples

급해서 자동발매기에서 표를 샀어요.keu pae seo cha dong bal mae gi e seo pyo reul sa sseo yo

I was in a hurry, so I bought a ticket from the ticket machine.

Core concept

A machine that turns a ticket purchase into a quick self-service process.

Common phrases

  • 자동발매기 위치cha dong bal mae gi wi chi

    ticket machine location

  • 자동발매기 사용법cha dong bal mae gi sa yong beop

    how to use a ticket machine

  • 자동발매기 고장cha dong bal mae gi ko jang

    ticket machine malfunction

Similar words

매표기maepyogi: A machine for buying tickets uses a screen to help select the needed ticket.
발권기palgwongi: A station or venue machine prints and issues tickets for travel or admission.
매표소maepyoso: A staffed ticket office sells tickets through a service window or counter.

Definition in Korean

승차권이나 입장권 같은 표를 자동으로 발행하거나 판매하는 기계.seung cha gwo ni na ip jjang gwon ka teun pyo reul cha dong eu ro pal haeng ha geo na pan mae ha neun ki gye

Word origin

It is formed from Korean elements meaning automatic, ticket issuing or selling, and machine, making its meaning easy to connect with automated ticket sales.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect every ticket machine to take cards, but Korean machines can differ in whether they accept cash, transport cards, or bank cards.

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