Korean Dictionary
How to say "Escalator" in Korean
“Escalator” in Korean is 에스컬레이터 (pronounced "Eseukeolleiteor").
에스컬레이터
Eseukeolleiteor
Usage & Context
Moving staircase for vertical transportation. Common in shopping malls and subway stations.
Example Sentence
쇼핑몰의 에스컬레이터는 항상 붐벼요.
Shopping mall escalators are always crowded.
How to use 에스컬레이터 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Escalator” is 에스컬레이터, romanized as Eseukeolleiteor.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '에스컬레이터' is 'Eh-seu-kuhl-ray-ee-tuh'. '에' sounds like 'eh' in 'bed'. '스' is a light 's' sound. '컬' sounds like 'kuhl' in 'cull'. '레' sounds like 'ray' in 'ray'. '이' sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. '터' sounds like 'tuh' in 'butter'.
More Example Sentences
Giving directions within a shopping mall.
백화점 에스컬레이터에서 내려가면 바로 식당가예요.
If you go down the escalator at the department store, it's immediately the food court.
Complaining about a long escalator ride.
지하철역 에스컬레이터가 너무 길어서 다리가 아파요.
The subway station escalator is so long my legs hurt.
A safety warning in a public place.
아이들이 에스컬레이터에서 장난치지 않도록 조심해야 해요.
Children need to be careful not to play on the escalator.
Cultural Context
Escalators are a common sight in large shopping malls (백화점), subway stations (지하철역), and sometimes even in large supermarkets across Korea. Similar to many other countries, Koreans typically stand on the right side of the escalator, leaving the left side open for those who wish to walk up or down quickly. Safety announcements about holding the handrail and watching your step are frequently broadcast.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
에스컬레이터 타다
To take the escalator
에스컬레이터 올라가다
To go up the escalator
에스컬레이터 내려가다
To go down the escalator
Related Expressions
계단
gyedan
stairs
엘리베이터
elribeeiteo
elevator
무빙워크
mubingwokeu
moving walkway
수평 이동
supyeong idong
horizontal movement
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