Korean word

휠체어석

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwilcheeoseok

Meaning

  • nounwheelchair space

Example

저쪽 휠체어석이 비어 있어요.cheo jjok hwil che eo seo gi pi eo i sseo yo

The wheelchair space over there is empty.

Illustration for 휠체어석 (wheelchair space)

More examples

공연장에서는 휠체어석 옆자리를 비워 둡니다.kong yeon jang e seo neun hwil che eo seok yeop jja ri reul pi wo tum ni da

At performance venues, the seats next to wheelchair spaces are left empty.

Core concept

An accessible place in a seating area with enough room for a wheelchair to enter, leave, and stay safely.

Common phrases

  • 휠체어석 옆자리hwil che eo seok yeop jja ri

    seat next to the wheelchair space

  • 휠체어석 안내hwil che eo seok an nae

    wheelchair space information

  • 휠체어석 표지hwil che eo seok pyo ji

    wheelchair space sign

Similar words

장애인석changaeinseok: A seat set aside for use by people with disabilities.
우선석useonseok: A designated public-transport seat for passengers who need to be given priority.
임산부석imsanbuseok: A seat reserved so pregnant passengers can use it first.

Definition in Korean

휠체어를 놓고 타고 내리기 편하도록 좌석 공간을 넓게 만들거나 일부 좌석을 비워 둔 자리.hwil che eo reul no ko ta go nae ri gi pyeon ha do rok chwa seok kong ga neul neol kke man deul geo na il bu chwa seo geul pi wo tun cha ri

Word origin

The word is formed by adding 석 (seok, "seat or designated place") to the loanword 휠체어 (hwilcheeo, "wheelchair").

Usage tips

  • In buses, trains, and public venues, recognizing this word helps learners find the marked area intended for wheelchair access.

Opposites

Related words

  • 휠체어 사용자hwilcheeo sayongjawheelchair usernoun

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