Korean Conversation · Level 394
15 words
Korean word
장판
Pronunciation
Romanizationchangpan
Meaning
- nounvinyl flooring
Example
이 집은 장판이 오래되었어요.i chi beun chang pa ni o rae doe eo sseo yo
The vinyl flooring in this house is old.
More examples
이사해서 집에 장판을 깔았어요.i sa hae seo chi be chang pa neul kka ra sseo yo
After moving, I installed vinyl flooring in the house.
Core concept
A thin, sheet-like floor covering laid over a room or shop floor for protection and decoration.
Common phrases
장판을 깔다chang pa neul kkal da
lay vinyl flooring
비닐장판pi nil jang pan
vinyl flooring
장판을 교체하다chang pa neul kyo che ha da
replace vinyl flooring
Similar words
마루maru: A solid wooden surface inside a building serves as the floor.
타일tail: One small, hard piece is used with others to finish a floor or wall.
바닥padak: A lower surface supports people, belongings, or the base of something.
Definition in Korean
주로 비닐로 만든 얇은 시트형 바닥재로 방이나 상점의 바닥을 보호하거나 장식하기 위해 깔아 쓰는 자재chu ro pi nil lo man deun yal beun si teu hyeong pa dak jjae ro pang i na sang jeo mui pa da geul po ho ha geo na chang si ka gi wi hae kka ra sseu neun cha jae
Word origin
The exact historical origin of this word is uncertain, but its modern use developed around flexible sheet flooring rather than solid boards.
Usage tips
- English speakers can use this word for the flooring material itself, not for the act of laying it, which helps in home repair conversations.
Opposites
- 맨바닥maenbadakbare floornoun
Related words
- 비닐장판piniljangpanvinyl flooringnoun
- 장판공사changpangongsaflooring installationnoun