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매진

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '매진' primarily means 'sold out' or 'sold to completion.' It is commonly used in contexts involving sales, tickets, or products that are no longer available because all units have been purchased.

Common Contexts

You will often see '매진' used in announcements about concerts, events, or popular products. For example, '티켓 매진' means 'tickets sold out.' It is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Korean.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 티켓 매진: tickets sold out, used when all event tickets are sold
  • 매진되다: to be sold out, the verb form
  • 매진 행렬: a line or queue formed because of sold-out popularity

Tips for Learners

Do not confuse '매진' with words meaning 'effort' or 'drive,' which sound similar but have different meanings. '매진' specifically relates to sales and availability. When you hear '매진,' it usually means you cannot buy the item or ticket anymore because it is completely sold out.

Example Sentences

이번 콘서트 티켓은 모두 매진되었습니다.

Ibeon konseoteu tiket eun modu maejin doeeotseumnida.

The tickets for this concert are all sold out.

새로 나온 스마트폰이 출시되자마자 매진되었다.

Saero naon seumateuponi chulsidoejamaja maejin doeeotda.

The newly released smartphone sold out immediately after launch.

그 가게는 항상 인기 있어서 매진이 자주 된다.

Geu gage neun hangsang inki isseoseo maejin i jaju doenda.

That store is always popular, so it often sells out.