Level 4

전용

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '전용' (jeonyong) means 'exclusive use' or 'private use.' It indicates that something is reserved for a specific person, group, or purpose, and others are not allowed to use it.

Common Contexts

You often see '전용' in signs or descriptions related to spaces, facilities, or items that are restricted, such as '직원 전용' (staff only), '전용 주차장' (exclusive parking lot), or '전용 앱' (exclusive app).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 전용 공간: exclusive space, used to indicate a space reserved for a particular group.
  • 전용 차량: exclusive vehicle, often used for official or private use.
  • 전용 번호: exclusive number, such as a phone number reserved for a specific use.

Register and Politeness

'전용' is a neutral noun and commonly used in formal and informal contexts, especially in written notices or instructions.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '전용' with '전문' (specialized) or '전통' (tradition). Remember, '전용' focuses on exclusivity of use, not expertise or tradition.

Example Sentences

이 방은 직원 전용입니다.

I bang-eun jigwon jeonyongimnida.

This room is for staff exclusive use.

전용 주차 공간이 부족해서 불편해요.

Jeonyong jucha gonggani bujokhaeseo bulpyeonhaeyo.

There is inconvenience because the exclusive parking space is insufficient.

이 앱은 학생 전용으로 만들어졌어요.

I aep-eun haksaeng jeonyong-euro mandeureojyeosseoyo.

This app was made exclusively for students.