Korean word

전문점

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonmunjeom

Meaning

  • nounspecialty store

Example

이 근처에 전문점이 있나요?i keun cheo e cheon mun jeo mi in na yo

Is there a specialty store around here?

Illustration for 전문점 (specialty store)

More examples

그 전문점은 전자제품만 팔아요.keu cheon mun jeo meun cheon ja je pum man pa ra yo

That specialty store sells only electronics.

Core concept

A dedicated shop where expertise in one field shapes the goods or services it offers.

Common phrases

  • 전자제품 전문점cheon ja je pum cheon mun jeom

    electronics specialty store

  • 의류 전문점ui ryu cheon mun jeom

    clothing specialty store

  • 화장품 전문점hwa jang pum cheon mun jeom

    cosmetics specialty store

Similar words

가게kage: A familiar small shop where people buy everyday goods or receive services.
상점sangjeom: A somewhat formal word for a place that sells goods or services.

Definition in Korean

특정한 분야에 대해 전문 지식이나 기술을 바탕으로 상품·서비스를 제공하는 점포.teuk jjeong han pu nya e tae hae cheon mun chi si gi na ki su reul pa tang eu ro sang pum seo bi seu reul che gong ha neun cheom po

Word origin

전문점 (jeonmunjeom, "specialty store") is a Sino-Korean compound of 전문 (jeonmun, "specialized knowledge or skill") and 점 (jeom, "shop"), so its form points to a shop centered on expertise.

Usage tips

  • For shopping questions, 전문점 (jeonmunjeom, "specialty store") is useful when the desired product or service is specific and a general shop may not be enough.

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