Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dining Room" in Korean
“Dining Room” in Korean is 식당 (pronounced "Sikdang").
식당
Sikdang
Usage & Context
The dining room is where families eat meals together. In Korean homes, meals are often shared on low tables with floor cushions in traditional settings.
Example Sentence
온 가족이 식당에 모여 밥을 먹어요.
The whole family gathers in the dining room to eat.
How to use 식당 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dining Room” is 식당, romanized as Sikdang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'shik-dang'. The 'shik' ends with a held 'k' that blends into the next syllable. 'Dang' rhymes with English 'dong' with an open 'a'.
More Example Sentences
student life
학교 식당 밥이 꽤 괜찮아요.
The school cafeteria food is actually pretty good.
dining out
이 식당 예약이 필요해요?
Do we need a reservation at this restaurant?
workday
회사 식당에서 점심 먹었어요.
I had lunch at the company cafeteria.
Cultural Context
식당 is a false friend — it usually means 'restaurant' or 'cafeteria' in Korean, not the 'dining room' of a home. For a home dining room Koreans typically say 다이닝 룸 (loanword) or just describe it contextually since many Korean apartments have an open-plan 거실 (living room) blending into the dining area. Traditional Korean food restaurants are often called 한식당.
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Common Phrases
이 식당 맛있어요?
Is this restaurant good?
학교 식당에서 만나자.
Let's meet at the school cafeteria.
식당 예약했어요.
I booked the restaurant.
Related Expressions
레스토랑
reseutorang
(Western) restaurant
구내식당
gunaesikdang
cafeteria (inside a building)
맛집
matjip
good food spot
밥집
babjip
eatery (casual)
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