대사관
An embassy is the official building where an ambassador lives and works to represent their country.
Explanation at your level:
An embassy is a building. It represents your country in a foreign land. You go there if you have a problem with your passport.
The embassy is the official office of a country's ambassador. It is where you apply for visas and get help from your home government while you are traveling.
An embassy is a diplomatic mission. It serves as the primary point of contact between two nations. You might visit the embassy for legal documentation or emergency assistance.
Embassies are sovereign spaces within a host country. They facilitate international relations, handle passport services, and provide a safe haven for citizens in distress.
The embassy functions as a critical nexus for diplomatic discourse. It is not merely an office but a symbol of national presence, managing complex geopolitical interactions and consular services.
Beyond its administrative function, the embassy represents the extraterritorial extension of a state's legal authority. It is a cornerstone of international law, providing diplomatic immunity and maintaining the integrity of state-to-state relations.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Official office
- Diplomatic hub
- Passport aid
- Sovereign space
The word 대사관 (dae-sa-gwan) refers to an embassy. Think of it as a small, official 'home' for a country within another nation's borders.
When you travel or live abroad, the embassy is the place you go if you lose your passport or need official help from your government. It is a place of diplomacy and international cooperation.
The term is derived from Sino-Korean roots: 대 (dae, meaning great/big), 사 (sa, meaning envoy/messenger), and 관 (gwan, meaning building/hall).
Historically, these buildings were established to ensure that representatives of a king or government had a secure place to reside. They have evolved from simple messenger houses into modern, high-security diplomatic hubs.
You will mostly hear this word in news reports, travel advice, or official government discussions. Common collocations include 대사관에 가다 (go to the embassy) or 대사관을 방문하다 (visit the embassy).
It is a formal, neutral term used in both daily life and professional settings.
While there are few direct idioms, we often use phrases like 대사관의 보호를 받다 (to be under the protection of the embassy) or 대사관 업무 (embassy affairs).
These highlight the role of the embassy as a place of safety and official business.
As a noun, it is used with particles like -에 (to/at) or -에서 (at/in). Pronunciation is straightforward: 'dae' as in 'day', 'sa' as in 'saw', and 'gwan' as in 'swan'.
It is a countable noun, though usually referred to as a singular location per country.
Fun Fact
Embassies are considered sovereign territory.
Pronunciation Guide
Standard British
Standard American
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'gwan'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Location particle
대사관에
Examples by Level
대사관에 갔습니다.
I went to the embassy.
Past tense verb.
대사관이 어디에 있나요?
대사관에서 여권을 만들었어요.
대사관은 시내에 있습니다.
대사관에 전화하세요.
대사관 직원을 만났습니다.
대사관 업무는 오전 9시부터입니다.
대사관 근처에서 기다릴게요.
대사관이 문을 닫았습니다.
대사관을 방문하기 전에 예약하세요.
그는 대사관에서 근무합니다.
대사관의 보호를 요청했습니다.
대사관은 외교의 중심지입니다.
대사관 웹사이트를 확인하세요.
대사관은 매우 엄격한 보안을 유지합니다.
대사관 앞에서 시위가 있었습니다.
대사관은 비자 발급 업무를 합니다.
대사관은 국제 관계의 중요한 역할을 합니다.
대사관 관계자가 성명을 발표했습니다.
대사관은 영토의 일부로 간주됩니다.
대사관은 긴급 상황 시 도움을 줍니다.
대사관은 외교관들의 거처입니다.
대사관은 문화 교류의 장이기도 합니다.
대사관은 매년 행사를 엽니다.
대사관은 보안이 철저합니다.
그는 대사관에서 외교관으로 재직 중입니다.
대사관은 양국 간의 가교 역할을 수행합니다.
대사관의 면책 특권에 대해 논의했습니다.
대사관은 정치적 중립을 지켜야 합니다.
대사관은 정보 수집의 거점입니다.
대사관은 국가의 위상을 상징합니다.
대사관은 영사 업무를 총괄합니다.
대사관은 비상 연락망을 운영합니다.
대사관은 국제법상 치외법권 지역입니다.
대사관은 외교적 교섭의 핵심 기지입니다.
대사관은 국가 주권의 상징적 투영입니다.
대사관은 복잡한 영사 문제를 해결합니다.
대사관은 정보기관의 활동 무대이기도 합니다.
대사관은 상호주의 원칙에 따라 운영됩니다.
대사관은 긴박한 외교 현안을 다룹니다.
대사관은 국가의 이익을 대변하는 전초기지입니다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"대사관의 보호"
Diplomatic protection
그는 대사관의 보호를 받았다.
formalEasily Confused
Both are diplomatic offices.
Embassy is main, Consulate is regional.
Embassy vs Consulate.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 대사관 + 에 + verb
나는 대사관에 갔다.
Word Family
Nouns
Related
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
You visit an embassy, you don't buy it.
Tips
Break it down
Dae-Sa-Gwan.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Great (Dae) Messenger (Sa) Building (Gwan).
Visual Association
A flag flying in a foreign country.
Word Web
Challenge
Find the embassy of your favorite country.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Great messenger building
Cultural Context
High security area.
Embassies are the main contact point for citizens abroad.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Travel
- 대사관 위치가 어디인가요?
Conversation Starters
"Have you ever visited an embassy?"
Journal Prompts
Describe the role of an embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsThe official office of an ambassador.
Test Yourself
나는 ___에 갔습니다.
Context of official business.
Score: /1
Summary
The embassy is your home away from home for official business.
- Official office
- Diplomatic hub
- Passport aid
- Sovereign space
Break it down
Dae-Sa-Gwan.
Example
비자를 받으려면 대사관에 가야 해요.
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