Korean Dictionary
How to say "Accessibility design" in Korean
“Accessibility design” in Korean is 접근성 디자인 (pronounced "Jeobgeunseong dijain").
접근성 디자인
Jeobgeunseong dijain
Usage & Context
Design ensuring access for people with disabilities. Required by building codes.
Example Sentence
접근성 디자인은 모두를 위한 거예요.
Accessibility design is for everyone.
How to use 접근성 디자인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Accessibility design” is 접근성 디자인, romanized as Jeobgeunseong dijain.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 접근성 (Jeobgeunseong): 'Jeob' sounds like 'job' but with a softer 'j' and 'eo' like 'uh' in 'but'. 'Geun' is like 'goon' with a soft 'g'. 'Seong' is like 'song' but with 'eo' like 'uh'. For 디자인 (Dijain): 'Di' like 'dee'. 'Ja' like 'jah' (as in 'jar' without the 'r'). 'In' like 'in'. Stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a building's features for ease of use.
이 건물은 접근성 디자인이 잘 되어 있어서 휠체어 사용자도 편하게 이용할 수 있어요.
This building has good accessibility design, so wheelchair users can use it comfortably.
Discussing the comprehensive nature of accessibility.
접근성 디자인은 단순히 경사로를 만드는 것 이상이에요.
Accessibility design is more than just creating ramps.
Reporting on government policy regarding public infrastructure.
정부는 모든 공공시설에 접근성 디자인 적용을 의무화하고 있어요.
The government is mandating the application of accessibility design to all public facilities.
Cultural Context
In Korea, awareness of '접근성 디자인' (accessibility design) has significantly increased, driven by an aging population and growing advocacy for disability rights. You'll often hear '배리어프리' (barrier-free) used interchangeably or alongside '접근성 디자인' in public discourse and construction. Many public buildings, subways, and even newer residential complexes now prominently feature ramps, elevators, and tactile paving, reflecting a societal shift towards inclusivity. K-dramas or news often highlight the challenges faced by people with disabilities, bringing these design considerations to the forefront.
Editorial note
We review entries like 접근성 디자인 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
접근성 디자인을 고려하다
To consider accessibility design
접근성 디자인이 잘 되어 있다
To have good accessibility design
접근성 디자인 의무화
Mandating accessibility design
Related Expressions
배리어프리
Baerieopeuri
Barrier-free (often used in the same context)
유니버설 디자인
Yunibeoseol dijain
Universal design (broader concept)
장애인 편의시설
Jangaein pyeonuishiseol
Facilities for people with disabilities
무장애 공간
Mujangae gonggan
Barrier-free space
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