Korean Dictionary
How to say "Corridor" in Korean
“Corridor” in Korean is 복도 (pronounced "Bokdo").
복도
Bokdo
Usage & Context
Passage connecting different rooms or areas. Important circulation space.
Example Sentence
복도를 따라 걸어가세요.
Walk along the corridor.
How to use 복도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Corridor” is 복도, romanized as Bokdo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '복도' is 'Bock-doe'. '복' sounds like 'bock' in 'bock beer'. '도' sounds like 'doe' in 'doe'. The 'k' sound in '복' is clear.
More Example Sentences
Describing the atmosphere of an apartment building.
저희 아파트 복도는 항상 조용해요.
Our apartment corridor is always quiet.
Giving directions in a building.
화장실은 복도 끝에 있어요.
The restroom is at the end of the corridor.
Describing a building's automatic features.
밤에는 복도 불이 자동으로 켜져요.
At night, the corridor lights turn on automatically.
Cultural Context
In Korean apartment buildings (아파트), corridors are shared spaces where residents might have brief interactions. It's generally expected to keep noise levels down in corridors, especially during the evening and night, as sounds can easily carry into individual apartments. The design of corridors can vary greatly, from long, sometimes darker passages in older buildings to brighter, more open spaces in newer constructions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 복도 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
복도를 지나다
To pass through the corridor
복도 끝
End of the corridor
복도에서 뛰지 마세요
Don't run in the corridor
Related Expressions
통로
tongno
passage, aisle
복도식 아파트
bokdosik apateu
corridor-style apartment (building)
현관
hyeongan
entrance, entryway
계단
gyedan
stairs
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