Korean Dictionary
How to say "Curtain" in Korean
“Curtain” in Korean is 커튼 (pronounced "Keoton").
커튼
Keoton
Usage & Context
Curtains are used in Korean homes for privacy and light control. Blackout curtains are popular for creating dark sleeping environments.
Example Sentence
커튼을 닫으면 방이 어두워져요.
Closing the curtains makes the room dark.
How to use 커튼 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Curtain” is 커튼, romanized as Keoton.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'keo-teun'. A loanword from English 'curtain'. The 'keo' is like 'kuh' with an unrounded vowel, and 'teun' rhymes with 'toon' without a full 'oo'.
More Example Sentences
bright morning
커튼 좀 쳐 주세요.
Please close the curtains.
sleep improvement
암막 커튼을 달았더니 잠이 잘 와요.
I hung blackout curtains and I sleep better.
home decor
새 커튼이 거실 분위기를 바꿨어요.
The new curtains changed the living room's vibe.
Cultural Context
커튼 is the English loanword and the default term. 블라인드 (blinds) is also widely used. 암막 커튼 (blackout curtains) are especially popular in Korea due to apartment living conditions — many buildings face each other closely. For traditional Korean sliding paper doors, the word is 문 or specifically 한지 문.
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Common Phrases
커튼 좀 열어 주세요.
Please open the curtains.
커튼 색이 예쁘네요.
The curtain color is pretty.
커튼으로 햇빛 가려요.
I block sunlight with curtains.
Related Expressions
블라인드
beullaindeu
blinds
암막 커튼
ammak keoteun
blackout curtains
창문
changmun
window
커튼봉
keoteunbong
curtain rod
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