Korean word

표

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyo

Meaning

  • nounticket

Example

콘서트 표를 샀어요.kon seo teu pyo reul sa sseo yo

I bought a ticket to the concert.

Illustration for 표 (ticket)

More examples

영화 표가 매진됐어요.yeong hwa pyo ga mae jin dwae sseo yo

Tickets for the movie are sold out.

Core concept

A small paper or digital sign that proves someone may enter a place or use a service.

Common phrases

  • 표를 사다pyo reul sa da

    buy a ticket

  • 표를 예매하다pyo reul ye mae ha da

    book a ticket

  • 매진된 표mae jin doen pyo

    sold-out ticket

Similar words

티켓tiket: A one-use ticket for entering a concert, movie, or similar event.
입장권ipjjanggwon: A ticket that proves permission to enter an event or facility.
승차권seungchagwon: A ticket that grants permission to ride a train, bus, or subway.
이용권iyonggwon: A pass allowing use of a service or facility for a set time or number of visits.

Definition in Korean

특정 장소에 들어가거나 서비스를 이용할 수 있는 권리를 표시하는 간단한 종이표나 전자 표시teuk jjeong chang so e teu reo ga geo na seo bi seu reul i yong hal ssu in neun kwol li reul pyo si ha neun kan dan han chong i pyo na cheon ja pyo si

Word origin

The word developed from a Sino-Korean term for a marked slip, later covering both admission tickets and ballots.

Usage tips

  • The same Korean word can refer to admission or voting, so the surrounding situation shows whether it grants entry or records a choice.

Other meanings

  • votenoun

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