Korean Dictionary
How to say "Door" in Korean
“Door” in Korean is 문 (pronounced "mun").
문
mun
Usage & Context
A door is an entrance or exit to a room. The term 문 is a basic word used in everyday Korean. Most Korean homes have multiple doors for privacy.
Example Sentence
문을 열어요.
I open the door.
How to use 문 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Door” is 문, romanized as mun.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 문.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'mun' exactly like the English word 'moon'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a problem with a door.
문이 안 열려요. 고장 났나 봐요.
The door won't open. It seems broken.
Politely asking someone to open the door.
똑똑, 문 좀 열어주세요!
Knock knock, please open the door!
Describing an action related to privacy or focus.
방 문을 닫고 공부했어요.
I closed the room door and studied.
Cultural Context
Korean homes, especially apartments, often feature various types of doors, including sliding doors (미닫이문, midajimun) for rooms and robust, often digitally locked, main entrance doors. The concept of '문' extends beyond just a room door to include gates (대문, daemun) of houses or even entrances to buildings.
Editorial note
We review entries like 문 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
문을 열다
to open the door
문을 닫다
to close the door
문 잠그다
to lock the door
Related Expressions
대문
daemun
main gate/door (of a house/building)
뒷문
dwitmun
back door
입구
ipgu
entrance
출구
chulgu
exit
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