Korean word

전용

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonyong

Meaning

  • nounexclusive use

Example

이 방은 직원 전용이에요.i pang eun chi gwon cheo nyong i e yo

This room is for staff only.

Illustration for 전용 (exclusive use)

More examples

이 건물에는 주민 전용 주차장이 있어요.i keon mu re neun chu min cheo nyong chu cha jang i i sseo yo

This building has a parking lot for residents only.

Core concept

A space, item, or service is set aside so that only one named group or purpose uses it.

Common phrases

  • 전용 주차장cheo nyong chu cha jang

    exclusive parking lot

  • 전용 공간cheo nyong kong gan

    exclusive-use space

  • 전용 출구cheo nyong chul gu

    exclusive exit

Similar words

개인용kaeinyong: Something intended for the private use of one individual.

Definition in Korean

특정 사람이나 목적만을 위해 따로 마련한 것teuk jjeong sa ra mi na mok jjeong ma neul wi hae tta ro ma ryeon han keot

Word origin

The term is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts convey setting something apart for a particular use, which explains its reserved-use meaning.

Usage tips

  • On notices and labels, the group or purpose usually comes before this noun, making it useful for quickly identifying who may use a space or service.

Opposites

Related words

  • 전용하다cheonyonghadause exclusivelyverb
  • 전용선cheonyongseondedicated linenoun

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