When to use bookstore in Korean

When to use it

A bookstore (서점) is a shop where people buy books, magazines, and sometimes school supplies. You can use this word when talking about going to buy books for school or for fun. It is a common everyday word, especially for students.

Example sentences

1. 학교 앞에 큰 서점이 있어요.

   There is a big bookstore in front of the school.

2. 저는 서점에서 공책을 샀어요.

   I bought a notebook at the bookstore.

3. 엄마와 같이 서점에 갔어요.

   I went to the bookstore with my mom.

4. 이 서점은 저녁 여덟 시에 닫아요.

   This bookstore closes at 8 p.m.

5. 친구가 서점에서 만화책을 읽어요.

   My friend reads a comic book at the bookstore.

6. 기차역 옆에 서점이 하나 있어요.

   There is a bookstore next to the train station.