Korean word

창고

Pronunciation

Romanizationchanggo

Meaning

  • nounwarehouse

Example

창고에 물건이 많이 있어요.chang go e mul geo ni ma ni i sseo yo

There are many things in the warehouse.

Illustration for 창고 (warehouse)

More examples

이사 때문에 창고를 빌려서 짐을 옮겼어요.i sa ttae mu ne chang go reul pil lyeo seo chi meul om gyeo sseo yo

Because I was moving, I rented a warehouse and moved my belongings.

Core concept

A large place or building where goods are kept for a long time or in large amounts.

Common phrases

  • 창고에 보관하다chang go e po gwan ha da

    store in a warehouse

  • 창고를 빌리다chang go reul pil li da

    rent a warehouse

Similar words

보관소pogwanso: A place where bags or personal belongings are kept safely for a set time.
다락방tarakppang: A small room under a roof used for storing belongings.
보관함pogwanham: A designated container for safely storing small items or papers.
차고chago: A building or enclosed space for parking a car.

Definition in Korean

물건을 오래 또는 많이 보관하기 위해 만든 장소나 건물.mul geo neul o rae tto neun ma ni po gwan ha gi wi hae man deun chang so na keon mul

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 창고 (changgo, "warehouse") combines 창 (chang, "storehouse") with 고 (go, "storage place") to name a place for keeping goods.

Usage tips

  • 창고 (changgo, "warehouse") usually refers to a larger, dedicated storage place rather than a small cupboard or closet.

Related words

  • 창고비changgobiwarehouse feenoun
  • 창고지기changgojigiwarehouse keepernoun

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