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식당 meaning and pronunciation

sikdang · cafeteria; restaurant

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 36693
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 식땅Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    건물 안에 식사를 할 수 있게 만든 방.

    English: cafeteria; restaurant — A place for eating meals within a building.

    Examples

    • 직원 식당.
    • 학생 식당.
    • 회사 식당.
    • 식당에 가다.
    • 식당에서 밥을 먹다.
    • 내가 사는 기숙사 식당에서는 아침 식사로 빵과 우유를 준다.
  2. 2.

    음식을 만들어 파는 가게.

    English: restaurant; eating place — A store where food is made and served.

    Examples

    • 뷔페 식당.
    • 학교 식당.
    • 호텔 식당.
    • 식당 메뉴판.
    • 식당 아주머니.
    • 식당 음식.
Origin
食堂
Categories
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