Korean Dictionary
How to say "Curtain wall" in Korean
“Curtain wall” in Korean is 커튼월 (pronounced "Keoteon weol").
커튼월
Keoteon weol
Usage & Context
Non-structural exterior wall system. Provides weather protection and aesthetics.
Example Sentence
커튼월은 건물의 외관을 아름답게 해요.
Curtain walls make buildings look beautiful.
How to use 커튼월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Curtain wall” is 커튼월, romanized as Keoteon weol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Keo-teon' like the English word 'curtain'. 'Weol' sounds exactly like the English word 'wall'. It's a direct loanword.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a building's construction style.
이 빌딩은 커튼월 공법으로 지어져서 외관이 아주 깔끔해요.
This building was constructed using the curtain wall method, so its exterior is very sleek.
Explaining the technical function of a curtain wall.
커튼월은 건물의 하중을 지탱하지 않는 비내력벽이에요.
A curtain wall is a non-load-bearing wall that doesn't support the building's weight.
Discussing advancements in building technology.
최근에는 에너지 효율적인 커튼월 시스템이 많이 개발되고 있어요.
Recently, many energy-efficient curtain wall systems are being developed.
Cultural Context
커튼월 (keoteonweol) is a direct loanword from English, widely used in Korean architectural and construction contexts. It refers to the non-structural outer covering of a building, designed to keep out the weather and provide aesthetic appeal, without bearing the building's main load. You'll see this term frequently in discussions about modern high-rise buildings in Korea, especially those with sleek, often glass-dominated exteriors. It's a key feature of the contemporary urban landscape in cities like Seoul.
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Common Phrases
커튼월 시스템
curtain wall system
커튼월 공법
curtain wall construction method
알루미늄 커튼월
aluminum curtain wall
Related Expressions
유리 외벽
yuri oebyek
glass facade (often used interchangeably or as a type of curtain wall)
외벽
oebyek
exterior wall
비내력벽
binaeryeokbyeok
non-load-bearing wall
외장재
oejangjae
exterior finishing material
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