Korean word

진열대

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinyeoldae

Meaning

  • noundisplay shelf

Example

가게에 진열대가 새로 생겼다.ka ge e chi nyeol dae ga sae ro saeng gyeot tta

The store now has a new display shelf.

Illustration for 진열대 (display shelf)

More examples

고객이 진열대 앞에서 상품을 고르고 있다.ko gae gi chi nyeol dae a pe seo sang pu meul ko reu go it tta

A customer is selecting products in front of the display shelf.

Core concept

A store fixture that holds products where shoppers can easily see them.

Common phrases

  • 진열대 앞chi nyeol dae ap

    in front of the display shelf

  • 진열대를 정리하다chi nyeol dae reul cheong ni ha da

    arrange the display shelf

  • 진열대에 상품을 놓다chi nyeol dae e sang pu meul no ta

    put products on the display shelf

Similar words

매대maedae: A flat shop stand that displays products for sale near a storefront or in an aisle.
진열장chinyeoljang: A shop display cabinet that holds goods on shelves behind glass or doors.
선반seonban: A flat board fixed to a wall or unit for holding objects.

Definition in Korean

가게에서 물건을 보기 좋게 늘어놓아 손님에게 보이게 해 두는 선반이나 받침.ka ge e seo mul geo neul po gi cho ke neu reo no a son ni me ge po i ge hae tu neun seon ba ni na pat chim

Word origin

This word combines the Sino-Korean elements for arranging goods for display and a stand or platform.

Usage tips

  • In shops, this word can refer to a unit with shelves or to a simple stand, so its shape is broader than the English word shelf suggests.

Opposites

Related words

  • 진열chinyeoldisplaynoun
  • 진열하다chinyeolhadadisplayverb
  • 진열품chinyeolpumdisplayed goodsnoun

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