Korean Dictionary
How to say "Doorbell" in Korean
“Doorbell” in Korean is 초인종 (pronounced "choinjongg").
초인종
choinjongg
Usage & Context
A doorbell is used to alert people inside a home. The term 초인종 is commonly used in Korean apartments. Modern Korean doorbells often have video cameras.
Example Sentence
초인종을 눌러요.
I press the doorbell.
How to use 초인종 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Doorbell” is 초인종, romanized as choinjongg.
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 초인종.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'cho' like the 'cho' in 'chocolate'. 'In' sounds like 'in' in 'pin'. 'Jong' is like 'jong' in 'jongle', but the final 'g' is very soft, almost swallowed, making it sound like 'choin-jong'.
More Example Sentences
Someone is at the door, and you're asking who it is.
누구세요? 초인종 소리가 들렸어요.
Who is it? I heard the doorbell ring.
Describing a common delivery scenario in Korea.
택배 기사님이 초인종을 누르고 갔어요.
The delivery driver rang the doorbell and left.
Explaining why someone might not have heard the door.
우리 집 초인종은 고장 났어요.
Our doorbell is broken.
Cultural Context
In Korea, especially in apartments, doorbells often come with a video intercom system (비디오폰 or 인터폰). It's common for delivery drivers to ring the doorbell and leave packages outside the door, especially if no one answers immediately. Sometimes, people will knock instead of ringing the doorbell if they know the resident might be sleeping or have a baby.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
초인종을 누르다
to press the doorbell
초인종이 울리다
the doorbell rings
초인종 소리
doorbell sound
Related Expressions
문
mun
door
누르다
nureuda
to press, to push
벨
bel
bell (often used for 'bell' sound or a simple bell)
똑똑
ttokttok
knock-knock (sound of knocking)
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