Meaning and Usage
The word '명단' specifically refers to a list of names, often used in contexts where attendance, membership, or participation is tracked. It is a common noun in formal and informal settings.
Common Contexts
You will frequently encounter '명단' in situations like meetings, events, schools, or organizations where a list of participants or members is necessary. For example, checking the '명단' before allowing entry or confirming attendance.
Collocations and Patterns
- 명단 작성하다: to prepare or write a list of names.
- 명단에 올리다: to put someone on the list.
- 명단에서 제외하다: to exclude someone from the list.
These collocations help express actions related to managing or using a list of names.
Register and Politeness
'명단' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often paired with polite verbs when used in formal communication.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '명단' with '목록' (list of items) or '리스트' (loanword for list). Remember, '명단' is specifically for lists of people’s names, not general lists of objects or things.