Korean word

카운터

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaunteo

Meaning

  • nounfront desk

Example

호텔 카운터에서 체크인했어요.ho tel ka un teo e seo che keu in hae sseo yo

I checked in at the hotel front desk.

Illustration for 카운터 (front desk)

More examples

은행 카운터에서 통장을 개설했어요.eun haeng ka un teo e seo tong jang eul kae seol hae sseo yo

I opened a bank account at the bank counter.

Core concept

The customer-facing point where a service begins, questions are answered, or arrangements are made.

Common phrases

  • 카운터에서 번호표를 뽑다ka un teo e seo peon ho pyo reul ppop tta

    get a number ticket at the counter

  • 카운터에서 신분증을 제시하다ka un teo e seo sin bun jeung eul che si ha da

    show identification at the counter

Similar words

프론트peuronteu: A hotel reception desk for guest check-in, information, and assistance.
계산대kyesandae: A checkout area where shoppers pay for their goods.
접수처cheopssucheo: An official desk where applications and other documents are submitted.
창구changgu: A bank or government service window for completing procedures and asking for help.

Definition in Korean

고객을 응대하고 정보를 제공하는 창구나 그 역할을 하는 책상.ko gae geul eung dae ha go cheong bo reul che gong ha neun chang gu na keu yeo ka reul ha neun chaek ssang

Word origin

The word comes from English counter, referring to a raised desk or surface used for serving customers and conducting business.

Usage tips

  • Hearing 카운터 (kaunteo, "service counter") in a hotel conversation usually signals guest service rather than counting numbers.

Other meanings

  • counternoun

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