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상점

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '상점' refers to a physical shop or store where goods are sold. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation when talking about places to buy items.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '상점' in contexts related to shopping, business hours, or product availability. It is typically used for small to medium-sized retail stores rather than large supermarkets or department stores, which have other specific terms.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 상점에서 (at the store): used to indicate location where shopping or transactions happen.
  • 상점 문을 열다 (to open a store): describing business hours or opening times.
  • 상점에서 물건을 사다 (to buy something at a store): common phrase for purchasing.

Register and Politeness

'상점' is a neutral, standard noun suitable for both formal and informal situations. It is widely understood and used in spoken and written Korean.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '상점' with '가게' (another word for shop). While both mean 'shop,' '가게' is more casual and often used for smaller or family-run shops, whereas '상점' can sound slightly more formal or commercial. Use '상점' when referring to a store in a general or business context.

Example Sentences

이 상점은 다양한 전자제품을 판매합니다.

I sangjeomeun dayanghan jeonjajepeumeul panmaehabnida.

This store sells various electronic products.

상점에서 물건을 살 때는 가격을 꼭 확인하세요.

Sangjeomeseo mulgeoneul sal ttaeneun gagyeogeul kkok hwaginhaeseyo.

When buying items at a store, be sure to check the price.

그 상점은 매일 아침 9시에 문을 엽니다.

Geu sangjeomeun maeil achim ahopsie muneul yeomnida.

That store opens every morning at 9 o’clock.