Korean · Travel & Places
공항
gonghang
Airport
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where airplanes take off and land.
Example
세 시에 공항에 도착해요.
We arrive at the airport at three.
Etymology
The word '공항' (gonghang) is composed of the characters for 'public' and 'hangar' or 'landing', which reflects the modern developments in transport infrastructure since the late 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Gonghang is primarily used in formal settings, mainly related to travel and logistics. It is widely used in both written and spoken forms, especially in urban environments.