Korean word

휴관

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyugwan

Meaning

  • nounclosure

Example

도서관은 휴관입니다.to seo gwa neun hyu gwa nim ni da

The library is closed.

Illustration for 휴관 (closure)

More examples

박물관이 오늘 휴관이라서 못 들어갔어요.pang mul gwa ni o neul hyu gwa ni ra seo mot teu reo ga sseo yo

The museum was closed today, so I couldn't enter.

Core concept

A public place is temporarily unavailable while it rests, undergoes work, or holds an event.

Common phrases

  • 임시 휴관im si hyu gwan

    temporary closure

  • 정기 휴관cheong gi hyu gwan

    scheduled closure

  • 휴관일hyu gwa nil

    closure day

Similar words

폐관pyegwan: A building or facility closes permanently and stops providing its services.
임시휴관imsihyugwan: A facility closes for a short, limited period because of an unexpected situation or temporary plan.
정기휴관cheonggihyugwan: A facility closes on a regular schedule, such as one day each week or month.
휴무hyumu: A scheduled day when a worker does not work or a business does not operate.

Definition in Korean

시설이 보수·행사·공휴일 등으로 인해 일정 기간 임시로 문을 닫아 외부 방문객을 받지 않는 상태.si seo ri po su haeng sa kong hyu il teung eu ro in hae il jeong ki gan im si ro mu neul ta da oe bu pang mun gae geul pat jji an neun sang tae

Word origin

The word combines a component meaning rest with one referring to a building that receives people, creating the image of a building temporarily taking a break.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful on library, museum, and public office notices, where the stated dates matter more than assuming the place is permanently closed.

Opposites

  • 개관kaegwanopeningnoun

Related words

  • 휴관하다hyugwanhadaclose temporarilyverb
  • 휴관일hyugwanilclosure daynoun
  • 정기휴관cheonggihyugwanscheduled closurenoun

Word lists with this word