상점
A shop or store where you can buy things.
Explanation at your level:
You use 상점 to talk about a shop. If you want to buy bread or milk, you go to a 상점. It is a very simple and useful word for you.
When you are in Korea, you will see many 상점 on the street. You can say '상점에 가요' which means 'I am going to the shop.' It is a common place to visit.
The term 상점 is a general noun for retail outlets. While Koreans often use specific names like 'supermarket' or 'convenience store,' 상점 remains the standard formal term for any establishment selling goods.
In professional or written contexts, 상점 is preferred over more colloquial terms. It carries a sense of neutrality, making it suitable for describing commercial activity in a city or town without being overly specific about the type of goods sold.
Advanced learners should note that 상점 often appears in economic or urban planning discussions. It serves as a concise way to refer to the retail sector of a neighborhood. Its Sino-Korean roots give it a slightly more structured feel compared to native Korean words.
At the mastery level, 상점 is understood not just as a physical space, but as a component of the socio-economic fabric. It is used in literary descriptions of markets and trade history, often contrasted with modern 'malls' or 'department stores' to evoke a sense of traditional commerce.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- 상점 means store.
- It is a noun.
- Used for retail shops.
- Very common word.
The word 상점 (sang-jeom) is the standard Korean term for a shop or store. Think of it as your go-to word whenever you need to talk about a place where you exchange money for items.
Whether it is a small corner store or a larger retail outlet, 상점 covers most general retail settings. It is a very versatile and essential word for anyone learning Korean, as you will use it constantly when describing your day or giving directions.
The word 상점 is rooted in Sino-Korean characters (Hanja). The first character, 상 (商), means 'commerce' or 'trade,' while the second character, 점 (店), means 'shop' or 'inn.'
Historically, this combination reflects the traditional East Asian concept of a place designated for trade. Because these characters are shared with other languages like Chinese and Japanese, you might notice similar structures in those vocabularies as well. It has evolved from referring to simple merchant stalls to modern retail stores.
You will use 상점 in both formal and informal contexts. It is perfectly acceptable in a business report, a casual conversation with friends, or while asking for directions on the street.
Common collocations include 상점에 가다 (to go to the store) or 상점을 열다 (to open a shop). While specific types of stores have their own names (like 편의점 for convenience store), 상점 acts as the perfect umbrella term.
While 상점 is a literal noun, it appears in many common phrases. 1. 상점을 차리다: To set up a shop. 2. 상점가: A shopping district or street. 3. 상점 주인: A shopkeeper. 4. 상점을 둘러보다: To browse a store. 5. 상점 문을 닫다: To close the store for the day.
As a noun, 상점 is straightforward. It does not change form for pluralization in the same way English nouns do; context usually implies whether you are talking about one store or many.
Pronunciation-wise, ensure the 'ng' sound in 상 is crisp, and the 'j' in 점 is slightly aspirated. It rhymes with words like 안경 (glasses) in terms of syllable structure. It is a two-syllable word with neutral stress.
Fun Fact
The character '상' is also used in '상인' (merchant).
Pronunciation Guide
Korean phonetics apply.
Korean phonetics apply.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'j' as 'ch'
- Dropping the final 'm'
- Misplacing emphasis
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
easy
easy
easy
easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Location Particle
상점에
Object Particle
상점을
Verb Conjugation
가요
Examples by Level
상점에 가요.
Store-to go.
Directional particle 'e'.
상점이 커요.
Store-is big.
Adjective ending.
저기가 상점이에요.
That place-is store.
Copula.
상점에 사람이 많아요.
In store-people-many.
Location particle.
이 상점은 좋아요.
This store-is good.
Demonstrative.
상점 문을 열어요.
Store-door-open.
Object particle.
상점에서 사요.
At store-buy.
Action location.
상점이 어디예요?
Store-where is?
Question word.
상점 주인은 친절해요.
우리 동네에 상점이 많아요.
상점에서 선물을 샀어요.
상점이 일찍 문을 닫아요.
이 상점은 옷을 팔아요.
상점에 들어가세요.
상점 앞에 서 있어요.
상점을 찾고 있어요.
상점가에는 사람들이 붐벼요.
그 상점은 가격이 비싸요.
상점을 운영하는 것은 어려워요.
상점마다 특징이 달라요.
상점에서 물건을 구경했어요.
새로운 상점이 문을 열었어요.
상점 위치를 알려주세요.
그 상점은 유명한 곳이에요.
상점의 매출이 급증했습니다.
상점들이 밀집한 지역입니다.
그 상점은 전통을 자랑합니다.
상점 운영 방침을 변경했어요.
상점 간의 경쟁이 치열합니다.
상점에서 다양한 상품을 판매합니다.
상점 이용객이 늘어났습니다.
상점의 인테리어가 독특합니다.
상점의 상업적 가치를 분석합니다.
소규모 상점들이 사라지고 있습니다.
상점가 활성화를 위한 정책입니다.
상점의 브랜드 이미지가 중요합니다.
상점의 입지 조건이 최적입니다.
상점주들의 의견을 수렴합니다.
상점의 서비스 품질을 개선합니다.
상점의 경영 상태가 악화되었습니다.
상점의 역사적 변천사를 연구합니다.
상점은 도시 경제의 핵심입니다.
상점의 공간적 배치를 고려합니다.
상점의 사회적 기능을 재조명합니다.
상점의 문화적 의미를 탐구합니다.
상점의 생태계를 이해해야 합니다.
상점의 미래 전망을 논의합니다.
상점은 지역 사회의 거점입니다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"상점을 차리다"
To open a business.
그는 드디어 상점을 차렸어요.
neutral"상점 문을 닫다"
To go out of business or finish work.
그 상점은 결국 문을 닫았어요.
neutral"상점가 분위기"
The vibe of the shopping street.
상점가 분위기가 활기차요.
neutral"상점 주인 행세"
Acting like a shop owner.
상점 주인 행세를 하지 마세요.
casual"상점 순례"
Visiting many shops (shopping spree).
오늘은 상점 순례를 할 거예요.
casual"상점의 얼굴"
The storefront/reputation.
간판은 상점의 얼굴입니다.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean store
가게 is more casual
가게 vs 상점
Both mean store
매장 is for specific retail space
매장 vs 상점
Both are shopping places
시장 is a market
시장 vs 상점
Similar sound
상담 is counseling
상담 vs 상점
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 상점에 + 가다
나는 상점에 가요.
Subject + 상점을 + 운영하다
그는 상점을 운영해요.
상점에 + 물건이 + 많다
상점에 물건이 많아요.
상점 + 위치를 + 묻다
상점 위치를 물었어요.
상점에 + 들르다
상점에 들를게요.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
مرتبط
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
상점 is for smaller shops; malls are 백화점.
상점 is for selling, 공장 is for making.
상담 means counseling/consultation.
상점 is a noun; use '상점을 운영하다'.
Korean nouns don't always need '들'.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a store sign.
When Native Speakers Use It
Use it when describing a general store.
Cultural Insight
Small shops are common in Korea.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with location particles.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'ng' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for a factory.
Did You Know?
It's a Sino-Korean word.
Study Smart
Use flashcards.
Context
Good for formal writing.
Particle use
Use -에 for destination.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Sang (sounds like 'song') + Jeom (sounds like 'jam'). A shop where you buy songs and jam!
Visual Association
A small, tidy shop with a bell on the door.
Word Web
چالش
List 3 things you can buy at a 상점.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Commerce shop
بافت فرهنگی
None.
Directly maps to 'store' or 'shop'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Shopping
- 상점에 가요
- 상점을 둘러봐요
- 상점에서 샀어요
Directions
- 상점 옆에 있어요
- 상점 앞에 있어요
- 상점을 찾아요
Business
- 상점을 열었어요
- 상점을 운영해요
- 상점 매출이 좋아요
Daily Life
- 상점에 들러요
- 상점 문을 닫아요
- 상점에 사람이 많아요
Conversation Starters
"어디 상점에 자주 가요?"
"상점을 열고 싶나요?"
"가장 좋아하는 상점이 어디예요?"
"상점가에 가본 적 있어요?"
"상점 운영은 힘들까요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 간 상점에 대해 써보세요.
만약 상점을 연다면 무엇을 팔고 싶나요?
동네 상점의 좋은 점은 무엇인가요?
상점가에서 있었던 일을 써보세요.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالYes, they are synonyms, but 가게 is more common in daily speech.
Usually '온라인 쇼핑몰' is used.
Usually just '상점' or '여러 상점'.
It is neutral and widely used.
商店.
You can, but '슈퍼마켓' is more specific.
Yes, often.
No, use '운영하다'.
خودت رو بسنج
나는 ___에 가요.
상점 is the word for store.
What does 상점 mean?
상점 means store.
상점 is a verb.
It is a noun.
Word
معنی
Correct translation.
Time, location, action.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
상점 is the essential Korean word for any retail shop or store.
- 상점 means store.
- It is a noun.
- Used for retail shops.
- Very common word.
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a store sign.
When Native Speakers Use It
Use it when describing a general store.
Cultural Insight
Small shops are common in Korea.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with location particles.
مثال
이 상점은 매일 문을 열어요.
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