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다방

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Meaning and Usage

"다방" refers to a traditional Korean tea room or coffee house, popular especially in the mid-20th century. It often evokes a nostalgic atmosphere and is associated with social gatherings and casual conversations.

Cultural Context

In modern Korea, 다방s are less common, replaced by modern cafes, but the term still appears in literature, movies, and conversations about the past. 다방 coffee is known for its distinctive strong and sweet taste.

Common Collocations

  • 다방 커피: the coffee served in a tea room, typically strong and sweet.
  • 다방에서 만나다: to meet at a tea room, often implying a casual or friendly meeting.
  • 옛날 다방: referring to old-fashioned or traditional tea rooms.

Usage Notes

When using 다방, speakers often imply a retro or nostalgic feeling. It is a noun and used mostly in informal or neutral contexts. Avoid confusing 다방 with modern cafes (카페), which have a different atmosphere and style.

Example Sentences

옛날에는 다방에서 친구들과 이야기를 많이 나누었어요.

Yennaleneun dabangeseo chingudeulgwa iyagireul mani nanuosseoyo.

In the past, people used to have many conversations with friends at the tea room.

이 다방은 1960년대 스타일로 꾸며져 있어요.

I dabangeun 1960nyeondae seutailro kkumyeojyeo isseoyo.

This tea room is decorated in the style of the 1960s.

다방 커피는 보통 다른 커피보다 진하고 달콤해요.

Dabang keopineun botong dareun keopiboda jinago dalkomhaeyo.

Tea room coffee is usually stronger and sweeter than other coffee.