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15 words
Korean word
휴게소
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyugeso
Meaning
- nounservice area
Example
고속도로 휴게소에 차가 많다.ko sok tto ro hyu ge so e cha ga man ta
There are many cars at a highway service area.
More examples
휴게소 편의점에서 음료를 샀다.hyu ge so pyeo nui jeo me seo eum nyo reul sat tta
I bought a drink at a convenience store in a service area.
Core concept
A roadside stop that gives drivers a brief break and convenient services before they continue traveling.
Common phrases
고속도로 휴게소ko sok tto ro hyu ge so
highway service area
휴게소 편의점hyu ge so pyeo nui jeom
service area convenience store
휴게소 주차장hyu ge so chu cha jang
service area parking lot
Similar words
주유소chuyuso: A station that supplies vehicles with the fuel needed for travel.
휴게실hyugesil: An indoor room where people briefly relax or have a small snack.
쉼터swimteo: A simple roadside or park place made for brief rest.
서비스에어리어seobiseueeorieo: A common name for a highway stop offering rest space and light meals.
Definition in Korean
운전 중 잠시 쉬거나 차를 정차해 편의 서비스를 이용하는 곳.un jeon chung cham si swi geo na cha reul cheong cha hae pyeo nui seo bi seu reul i yong ha neun kot
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound joins the idea of resting with the idea of a place, creating a name for a place to rest on the way.
Usage tips
- The exact facilities vary, so the surrounding description often tells whether the stop is especially known for restaurants, fuel, or parking.
Other meanings
- rest areanoun
Related words
- 휴게실hyugesilbreak roomnoun
- 휴게시설hyugesiseolrest facilitynoun