TOPIK · Level 131
15 words
Korean word
포스터
Pronunciation
Romanizationposeuteo
Meaning
- nounposter
Example
거실에 포스터를 붙였어요.keo si re po seu teo reul pu chyeo sseo yo
We put a poster up in the living room.
More examples
카페에 포스터를 붙여서 이벤트를 알렸어요.ka pe e po seu teo reul pu chyeo seo i ben teu reul al lyeo sseo yo
We put up a poster at the cafe to announce the event.
Core concept
A large sheet that combines words and pictures to catch attention and share information on a wall.
Common phrases
포스터를 붙이다po seu teo reul pu chi da
put up a poster
포스터를 떼다po seu teo reul tte da
take down a poster
포스터를 걸다po seu teo reul keol da
hang a poster
Similar words
전단지cheondanji: A one-page printed notice is distributed by hand or placed in mailboxes.
광고kwanggo: A promotional message tells people about a product or service and seeks customers.
현수막hyeonsumak: A broad cloth or plastic sign is hung outdoors to make an announcement easy to see.
Definition in Korean
물건이나 행사 내용을 알리기 위해 그림과 글을 한 장의 큰 종이에 인쇄하여 벽 등에 붙이는 것.mul geo ni na haeng sa nae yong eul al li gi wi hae keu rim gwa keu reul han chang ui keun chong i e in swae ha yeo pyeok teung e pu chi neun keot
Word origin
The term is a direct borrowing of the English word poster, adopted for a printed display that shares information or advertises an event.
Usage tips
- Its close match to English makes it an easy loanword to recognize in shops, schools, and event spaces.