Korean Dictionary
How to say "Curb" in Korean
“Curb” in Korean is 연석 (pronounced "yeonseok").
연석
yeonseok
Usage & Context
연석 is the stone or concrete edging between roads and sidewalks in Korea. Korean cities use colored 연석 markings to indicate parking restrictions with yellow meaning no parking. 연석 ramps are installed at crossings in Korea to provide wheelchair and stroller access.
Example Sentence
연석에 너무 가까이 주차하면 타이어가 손상될 수 있어요.
Parking too close to the curb can damage your tires.
How to use 연석 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Curb” is 연석, romanized as yeonseok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "Yeon," sounds like "yawn" but with a softer 'y' sound. The second syllable, "seok," rhymes with "sock." Say it as "yawn-sock," with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Giving a warning while parking.
차를 연석에 너무 바싹 붙이지 마세요.
Don't park the car too close to the curb.
Complaining about accessibility.
연석이 높아서 유모차 끌고 가기 힘들어요.
The curb is high, so it's hard to push a stroller.
Explaining parking regulations.
노란색 연석은 주차 금지 구역을 의미해요.
A yellow curb means a no-parking zone.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 연석 (curbs) are not just for separating roads from sidewalks; they often serve as visual cues for parking regulations. You'll frequently see yellow 연석 markings indicating no-parking zones, especially in busy urban areas. Many newer or renovated areas also feature 연석 ramps (경사로, gyeongsa-ro) at crosswalks, making it easier for people with wheelchairs, strollers, or luggage to navigate.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
연석에 부딪히다
to hit the curb
연석 주차
curb parking
연석 턱
curb edge/lip
Related Expressions
보도
bodo
sidewalk, pavement (synonym for 인도)
차도
chado
roadway, carriageway
경계석
gyeonggyeseok
boundary stone (more general term for a border stone)
주차 금지
jucha geumji
no parking
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