Explanation at your level:
You use 입장권 to go into a place. If you want to see a movie, you need an 입장권. It is your ticket. You buy it at the window. Then you show it to the person at the door. Now you can go inside!
An 입장권 is an admission ticket. You need it for museums, parks, or concerts. If you have an 입장권, you are allowed to enter. If you do not have one, you cannot go in. Always keep your ticket safe until you are inside.
In Korea, 입장권 is the standard term for an entrance ticket. It is used in both formal and informal contexts. Whether you are booking online or buying at the counter, this is the word you use. It is a countable noun, so you can ask for 'two tickets' by saying '입장권 두 장 주세요'.
The term 입장권 carries a sense of formal authorization. It is used extensively in event management and tourism. Unlike the generic '표', which could refer to a train or bus ticket, 입장권 specifically denotes access to a venue or a specific event, emphasizing the 'entry' aspect of the transaction.
Beyond its literal meaning, 입장권 is frequently used in figurative contexts in Korean media. For instance, in competitive fields, one might say 'he earned his 입장권' to mean he secured a spot or qualification for a tournament or a prestigious position. It implies that the individual has met the prerequisites to participate in a high-level environment.
Etymologically, the character 권 (券) elevates the word from a mere slip of paper to a contractual instrument. In advanced discourse, 입장권 can denote the 'right' to be part of a discourse or community. It reflects the cultural importance of gatekeeping and formal entry requirements in Korean society, where access to certain social or professional circles is often treated as a privilege that must be 'ticketed' or earned through specific credentials.
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- 입장권 means entrance ticket.
- It is a count noun using the counter 장.
- Use it for movies, concerts, and museums.
- Commonly paired with '사다' or '예매하다'.
Think of 입장권 as your golden key to fun! It is the standard Korean term for an entrance ticket or admission pass.
Whenever you go to a movie theater, a theme park, or a big concert, you need this little item to get through the gate. It acts as a contract between you and the event organizer.
In modern times, it is not just paper anymore. You might have a mobile ticket on your smartphone, but Koreans still call it an 입장권. It is essential for managing crowds and confirming that you have paid your fee.
The word 입장권 is a compound of three Hanja characters: 입 (入) meaning 'enter', 장 (場) meaning 'place/field', and 권 (券) meaning 'ticket/document'.
Historically, tickets were simple paper slips used to track numbers at public events. As cities grew, the need for organized entry systems became vital for safety and accounting.
The character 권 (券) is particularly interesting as it appears in many other financial and legal documents, emphasizing that an 입장권 is a formal, valid claim to entry. Over the centuries, it evolved from simple hand-written notes to the high-tech QR codes we use today.
You will use 입장권 in almost any situation involving paid entry. It is a very neutral and common word used by everyone from children to business professionals.
Common phrases include 입장권을 사다 (to buy a ticket) or 입장권을 확인하다 (to check a ticket). You might also hear 입장권이 매진되다 (tickets are sold out).
While '표' (pyo) is a more general word for 'ticket', 입장권 is specifically for entering a place, making it more precise than the generic term.
While there aren't many 'idioms' using this word, there are common functional expressions:
- 입장권이 없다: Literally 'no ticket', often used metaphorically to say someone is not qualified or allowed to participate.
- 입장권을 얻다: To gain the 'ticket' or opportunity to do something important.
- 매진된 입장권: A sold-out ticket, implying high demand.
- 입장권 검사: The act of checking tickets at the door.
- 무료 입장권: A free pass or complimentary ticket.
입장권 is a singular noun that functions as a count noun. In Korean, you don't need plural markers like 's' in English, but you can add counters like '장' (sheets) to specify quantity (e.g., 입장권 두 장).
Pronunciation: It is pronounced [입짱권] due to the tense sound rule in Korean. The 'ㄱ' sound following 'ㅇ' often shifts, and the 'ㅈ' becomes a tense 'ㅉ' sound.
It rhymes with words ending in '권' like 상품권 (gift certificate) or 여권 (passport).
Fun Fact
The character '권' (券) originally referred to a split piece of wood used as a contract.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'eep-jang-gwon'
Sounds like 'eep-jang-gwon'
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'ㅈ' as a soft 'j'
- Failing to tense the 'ㄱ' sound
- Adding extra vowels between syllables
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Requires particle knowledge
Requires correct pronunciation
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Object Particle 을/를
입장권을 사다
Counters (장)
입장권 한 장
Past Tense
입장권을 샀다
Examples by Level
입장권을 주세요.
Ticket please.
Request pattern.
입장권이 있어요.
I have a ticket.
Possession.
이것은 입장권입니다.
This is a ticket.
Identification.
입장권이 얼마예요?
How much is the ticket?
Question.
입장권을 샀어요.
I bought a ticket.
Past tense.
입장권을 보여주세요.
Show me the ticket.
Command.
입장권이 필요해요.
I need a ticket.
Need verb.
입장권 한 장 주세요.
One ticket please.
Counter usage.
입장권을 미리 예매했어요.
여기 입장권 두 장 있습니다.
입장권 확인 부탁드립니다.
입장권이 매진되었습니다.
무료 입장권이 있나요?
입장권을 잃어버렸어요.
입장권을 어디서 사나요?
입장권은 환불이 안 돼요.
콘서트 입장권을 구하기가 정말 힘들었어요.
학생 할인을 받으려면 입장권 구매 시 학생증이 필요합니다.
입장권 가격에 음료가 포함되어 있습니다.
입장권을 제시해야 안으로 들어갈 수 있습니다.
온라인으로 입장권을 예매하면 더 저렴합니다.
입장권 뒷면에 주의사항이 적혀 있습니다.
입장권이 없으면 입장이 제한됩니다.
주말에는 입장권이 금방 매진되니 서두르세요.
그는 이번 결승전에 나갈 수 있는 입장권을 확보했다.
입장권 판매 수익은 전액 기부될 예정입니다.
행사 당일 현장에서 입장권을 수령할 수 있습니다.
입장권 위조 방지를 위해 홀로그램이 부착되어 있습니다.
입장권 예매 시스템이 일시적으로 중단되었습니다.
그녀는 그 모임에 들어갈 입장권을 얻기 위해 노력했다.
입장권 소지자에 한해 경품 추첨에 참여할 수 있습니다.
입장권 배포가 선착순으로 진행되고 있습니다.
그의 노력은 마침내 그에게 성공의 입장권을 쥐여주었다.
이 자격증은 업계에서 일할 수 있는 일종의 입장권과 같다.
입장권 없는 자의 설움은 겪어본 사람만이 안다.
그는 끊임없는 자기계발로 정상에 오를 입장권을 얻었다.
입장권이라는 단어는 때로 기회라는 의미로 쓰이기도 한다.
이 프로젝트에 참여하는 것은 우리에게 큰 도약의 입장권이 될 것이다.
입장권 한 장으로 모든 것을 해결하려 하지 마라.
그의 실력은 그 어떤 입장권보다 강력한 힘을 발휘했다.
사회적 지위를 얻기 위한 그들의 치열한 경쟁은 마치 입장권을 따내려는 전쟁과도 같았다.
그는 자신의 예술적 재능을 증명함으로써 비평가들의 인정이라는 입장권을 획득했다.
입장권이라는 물리적 매개체는 이제 디지털 인증이라는 추상적 개념으로 진화했다.
역사적으로 입장권은 계급 사회의 경계를 나누는 중요한 도구였다.
그는 자신의 운명을 개척할 입장권을 스스로 만들어냈다.
이 시대의 청년들에게 안정적인 직장은 마치 얻기 힘든 입장권과 같다.
입장권의 소유 여부가 곧 권력의 유무를 결정짓던 시대가 있었다.
그의 철학은 고통을 견뎌낸 자만이 누릴 수 있는 인생의 입장권을 강조한다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"입장권이 없다"
Not having the right or qualification.
그는 이 논의에 참여할 입장권이 없다.
formal"입장권을 쥐다"
To hold the power or opportunity.
그가 이번 협상의 입장권을 쥐고 있다.
formal"입장권을 따내다"
To win a spot or qualification.
결승전 입장권을 따냈다.
neutral"입장권을 포기하다"
To give up an opportunity.
그는 꿈을 위한 입장권을 스스로 포기했다.
literary"입장권이 되다"
To serve as a key or requirement.
이 성적이 대학 입장권이 되었다.
neutral"입장권만 있으면"
If you just have the means.
입장권만 있으면 어디든 갈 수 있다.
casualEasily Confused
Both mean ticket.
표 is general, 입장권 is specific to entry.
지하철 표 vs 공연 입장권
Both relate to entry.
입장료 is the price, 입장권 is the ticket.
입장료를 내고 입장권을 받았다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 입장권을 + Verb
나는 입장권을 샀다.
입장권을 + 보여주세요
입장권을 보여주세요.
입장권이 + 매진되다
입장권이 매진되었다.
입장권을 + 예매하다
입장권을 미리 예매하세요.
입장권 + 소지자
입장권 소지자만 입장 가능합니다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Verwandt
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
While understandable, '입장권' is the correct compound word.
The object particle after a consonant is '을', not '를'.
Use the object particle '을/를' for transitive verbs.
Both are fine, but be careful with particle usage.
Use counters like '장' for paper objects.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize your favorite park gate.
Native Usage
Always use '장' as a counter.
Cultural Insight
Digital tickets are now the norm.
Grammar Shortcut
Object particle is '을'.
Say It Right
Tense the 'ㅉ' sound.
Avoid '입장표'
Use '입장권' instead.
Did You Know?
Hanja characters make it easy to learn related words.
Study Smart
Use flashcards with images.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a gate (입장) that only opens if you show a '권' (coin-like ticket).
Visual Association
A bright red ticket in your hand.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try saying '입장권 한 장 주세요' at a pretend ticket booth.
Wortherkunft
Hanja (Sino-Korean)
Original meaning: A document for entering a place.
Kultureller Kontext
None.
Similar to 'admission ticket' or 'entry pass'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a cinema
- 영화 입장권 주세요
- 입장권 확인합니다
- 입장권이 매진이에요
At a museum
- 입장권은 어디서 사나요
- 학생 입장권 있나요
- 입장권 보여주세요
At a concert
- 입장권을 예매했어요
- 입장권 가격이 얼마예요
- 입장권을 잃어버렸어요
Online booking
- 모바일 입장권
- 입장권 출력
- 입장권 번호
Conversation Starters
"어제 공연 입장권 구하기 힘들었죠?"
"입장권 미리 예매하셨나요?"
"입장권 가격이 너무 비싸지 않나요?"
"무료 입장권 이벤트에 참여해 볼까요?"
"입장권을 어디에 두었는지 기억이 안 나요."
Journal Prompts
Describe the last time you bought an 입장권.
What is the most expensive 입장권 you have ever bought?
Write about a time you lost your 입장권.
Why are 입장권 important for large events?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenYes, but 입장권 is more specific to entry.
No, use 승차권 for transport.
It is standard and neutral.
Use the counter '장'.
No, Korean doesn't use plural 's'.
At the 매표소 (ticket office).
Sometimes, as a 'free ticket'.
Yes, usually after the event date.
Teste dich selbst
___ 한 장 주세요.
You use 입장권 to enter a place.
What does 입장권 mean?
It is a ticket for entry.
입장권 is used for buying food.
It is for entering a venue, not for food.
Word
Bedeutung
Match the term with its English equivalent.
Where do I buy the ticket?
Ergebnis: /5
Summary
입장권 is your essential ticket for entry to any event or place in Korea.
- 입장권 means entrance ticket.
- It is a count noun using the counter 장.
- Use it for movies, concerts, and museums.
- Commonly paired with '사다' or '예매하다'.
Memory Palace
Visualize your favorite park gate.
Native Usage
Always use '장' as a counter.
Cultural Insight
Digital tickets are now the norm.
Grammar Shortcut
Object particle is '을'.
Beispiel
박물관 입장권은 얼마예요?
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