Korean word

할인점

Pronunciation

Romanizationharinjeom

Meaning

  • noundiscount store

Example

오늘 할인점에 가서 우유를 샀어요.o neul ha rin jeo me ka seo u yu reul sa sseo yo

I went to a discount store today and bought milk.

Illustration for 할인점 (discount store)

More examples

저는 할인점 멤버십에 가입했어요.cheo neun ha rin jeom mem beo si be ka i pae sseo yo

I signed up for a discount store membership.

Core concept

A place to shop where the main attraction is lower prices on its merchandise.

Common phrases

  • 대형 할인점tae hyeong ha rin jeom

    large discount store

  • 근처 할인점keun cheo ha rin jeom

    nearby discount store

Similar words

마트mateu: A large store with food, household goods, and plenty of room for bulk shopping.
슈퍼마켓syupeomaket: A local food and household-goods shop of medium or small size.
아울렛aullet: A brand-run store or center selling past-season or imperfect goods at reduced prices.

Definition in Korean

정가보다 낮은 가격으로 물건을 판매하는 가게cheong ga bo da na jeun ka gyeo geu ro mul geo neul pan mae ha neun ka ge

Word origin

This noun is formed from Sino-Korean components meaning discount and shop, making the name a transparent description of the business.

Usage tips

  • A low price does not by itself mean that every item is on a special promotion, since the term can refer to the store's general pricing style.

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