Korean Dictionary
How to say "Corner" in Korean
“Corner” in Korean is 모퉁이 (pronounced "Motungi").
모퉁이
Motungi
Usage & Context
Motungi is the Korean word for corner. Corners are used in Korean design to create structure and definition. They represent meeting points and transitions.
Example Sentence
모퉁이가 둥글어요.
The corner is rounded.
How to use 모퉁이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Corner” is 모퉁이, romanized as Motungi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '모퉁이' as "Moh-toong-ee." 'Moh' sounds like 'mo' in 'more'. 'Toong' is like 'toong' in 'cartoon' (but with a 't' sound). 'Ee' is like 'ee' in 'see'. The stress is typically on the second syllable, 'toong'.
More Example Sentences
Giving directions to a specific location.
저 모퉁이를 돌면 바로 은행이 나와요.
If you turn that corner, the bank will appear right there.
Arranging furniture in a living space.
방 모퉁이에 작은 책상을 놓았어요.
I put a small desk in the corner of the room.
Describing a meeting point with a friend.
길 모퉁이에서 친구를 만났어요.
I met my friend at the street corner.
Cultural Context
모퉁이 (motungi) refers to an external corner, typically of a street, building, or a room. It implies a turning point or a specific location. It's distinct from '모서리' which is the sharp edge itself. In K-dramas, characters often meet or wait for someone '길 모퉁이에서' (at the street corner), making it a common setting for encounters.
Editorial note
We review entries like 모퉁이 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
모퉁이를 돌다
to turn a corner
길 모퉁이
street corner
방 모퉁이
room corner
Related Expressions
구석
guseok
corner, nook (usually an internal corner, often implies a hidden spot)
모서리
moseori
edge (the line where two surfaces meet, can be a corner but more about the edge itself)
교차로
gyocharo
intersection (where roads cross, often involves corners)
귀퉁이
gwitungi
corner (similar to 모퉁이, often used for a small or less prominent corner)
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