예약 vs 사전예약
Korean word comparison
Listen to 예약
Listen to 사전예약
| 예약 | 사전예약 |
|---|---|
ye-YAK noun | sa-jeon-ye-yak noun |
| reservation; a booking made in advance for a service, seat, or accommodation | advance reservation or pre-booking, often used for preorders before an official release or opening |
How they differ
사전예약 explicitly highlights that the reservation is made beforehand (pre-release or pre-opening) and is commonly used in promotional or pre-order contexts; 예약 is neutral and does not stress the timing relative to a release or opening.
When to use each
When to use 예약: Prefer 예약 as the neutral term for booking without emphasizing that it is done prior to a release or special sale period.
When to use 사전예약: Prefer 사전예약 when advertising pre-orders, early-bird bookings, or when the booking must be made before an official sale/opening.
Side-by-side examples
- 호텔을 예약했습니다.
(I booked the hotel.) - 신제품은 이번 달 말까지 사전예약을 받습니다.
(The new product is available for pre-order until the end of this month.)
Register & nuance: 사전예약 is commonly used in marketing, announcements, and formal commercial contexts and sounds more promotional than the everyday 예약.