Korean word

좌석

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwaseok

Meaning

  • nounseat

Example

영화관에서는 좌석을 바꾸면 안 됩니다.yeong hwa gwa ne seo neun chwa seo geul pa kku myeon an toem ni da

You must not change seats in a movie theater.

Illustration for 좌석 (seat)

More examples

비행기에서는 좌석을 미리 선택하세요.pi haeng gi e seo neun chwa seo geul mi ri seon tae ka se yo

On the plane, please select your seat in advance.

Core concept

A designated place for one person to sit in a venue or vehicle, often identified by a number.

Common phrases

  • 창가 좌석chang ga chwa seok

    window seat

  • 통로 좌석tong no chwa seok

    aisle seat

  • 좌석 예약chwa seok ye yak

    seat reservation

  • 좌석 번호chwa seok peon ho

    seat number

Similar words

자리chari: A physical place or position available for sitting or putting something.
지정석chijeongseok: A seat held for a designated person before an event or trip.
자유석chayuseok: A seat without a fixed place, used by whoever arrives first.

Definition in Korean

공연장·강당·극장·기차 등에서 관객이나 승객이 앉는 정해진 자리 또는 그 번호를 가리키는 말.kong yeon jang kang dang keuk jjang ki cha teung e seo kwan gae gi na seung gae gi an neun cheong hae jin cha ri tto neun keu peon ho reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun combines elements meaning sitting and seat, forming a word for a designated place where someone sits.

Usage tips

  • When a ticket or sign includes this word, the surrounding wording can show whether the place is assigned or available on a first-come basis.

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