Meaning and Usage
"테니스장" specifically refers to a tennis court or tennis facility where people play tennis. It is a compound noun combining "테니스" (tennis) and "장" (place or field).
Common Contexts
You will often hear "테니스장" in conversations about sports activities, leisure, or when discussing locations for exercise. It is commonly used in everyday speech when talking about where to play tennis.
Collocations and Patterns
- 테니스장 예약 (teniseujang yeyak): tennis court reservation, used when booking a court.
- 테니스장에서 경기하다 (teniseujangeseo gyeonggihada): to play a match at the tennis court.
- 테니스장 이용료 (teniseujang iyongryo): tennis court usage fee, referring to the cost of using the facility.
Register and Politeness
"테니스장" is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in spoken and written Korean without any special honorifics.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "테니스장" with just "테니스" which means the sport itself. "테니스장" always refers to the physical place or facility. When talking about playing tennis, you can say "테니스장에 가다" (go to the tennis court) or "테니스장에서 치다" (play at the tennis court).