Korean word

접수대

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheopssudae

Meaning

  • nounreception desk

Example

문의할 게 있어서 접수대에 갔어요.mu nui hal kke i sseo seo cheop ssu dae e ka sseo yo

I went to the reception desk because I had a question.

Illustration for 접수대 (reception desk)

More examples

접수대에서 기다렸더니 금방 불렀어요.cheop ssu dae e seo ki da ryeot tteo ni keum bang pul leo sseo yo

I waited at the reception desk, and they called me soon.

Core concept

A counter where visitors or documents are received and registered.

Common phrases

  • 접수대에 가다cheop ssu dae e ka da

    go to the reception desk

  • 접수대에서 기다리다cheop ssu dae e seo ki da ri da

    wait at the reception desk

  • 접수대 앞에 서다cheop ssu dae a pe seo da

    stand in front of the reception desk

Similar words

접수처cheopssucheo: An official intake office that accepts forms, records submissions, and issues receipt numbers.
접수창구cheopssuchanggu: A service window where people submit forms and take a number for a procedure.
창구changgu: A service counter or contact point where an organization receives requests and shares information.

Definition in Korean

병원이나 회사 등에서 방문자나 서류의 접수·등록을 담당하는 카운터나 책상을 가리키는 말pyeong wo ni na hoe sa teung e seo pang mun ja na seo ryu ui cheop ssu teung no geul tam dang ha neun ka un teo na chaek ssang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The compound joins a Sino-Korean term meaning receiving or registering with a term meaning stand or desk, creating the name of an intake counter.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, this word is easiest to connect with check-in or paperwork rather than with a desk used only for greetings.

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