Korean Conversation · Level 180
15 words
Korean word
항공편
Pronunciation
Romanizationhanggongpyeon
Meaning
- nounflight
Example
내일 항공편이 몇 시예요?nae il hang gong pyeo ni myeot si ye yo
What time is tomorrow's flight?
More examples
예매할 때 항공편 번호를 확인하세요.ye mae hal ttae hang gong pyeon peon ho reul hwa gin ha se yo
When booking, check the flight number.
Core concept
A particular scheduled air journey identified by its route and flight number.
Common phrases
항공편 일정hang gong pyeon il jeong
flight schedule
항공편 안내hang gong pyeon an nae
flight information
Similar words
비행기pihaenggi: An engine-powered aircraft used to carry people and bags through the air.
편pyeon: A short way to refer to an air service in travel information and conversation.
Definition in Korean
항공편은 특정 노선에서 정해진 시간표와 편명에 따라 운항되는 항공기의 한 편을 가리킨다.hang gong pyeo neun teuk jjeong no seo ne seo cheong hae jin si gan pyo wa pyeon myeong e tta ra un hang doe neun hang gong gi ui han pyeo neul ka ri kin da
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean terms for aviation and a scheduled service, forming the idea of one organized journey by air.
Usage tips
- In travel notices, this term points to the service listed on the timetable rather than simply to the aircraft at the gate.
Other meanings
- air servicenoun
Opposites
- 선박편seonbakpyeonship servicenoun
Related words
- 항공운송hanggongunsongair transportnoun
- 항공화물hanggonghwamulair cargonoun