Korean Dictionary
How to say "Floor Mat" in Korean
“Floor Mat” in Korean is 매트 (pronounced "Maeteu").
매트
Maeteu
Usage & Context
Floor mats are used throughout Korean homes, particularly at the entrance where shoes are removed. Exercise mats are also popular in Korean homes.
Example Sentence
현관 앞에 발 닦는 매트를 놓았어요.
I placed a foot wiping mat in front of the entrance.
How to use 매트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Floor Mat” is 매트, romanized as Maeteu.
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Pronunciation Guide
매 (mae) sounds like 'ma' in 'mama' followed by 'e' as in 'bed'. 트 (teu) sounds like 'tuh' in 'tough' but with a very light 'oo' sound at the end, almost like 'too' but shorter. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Starting a home workout routine.
요가 매트 깔고 운동 시작했어요.
I laid out my yoga mat and started exercising.
Decorating a child's bedroom.
아이 방에 귀여운 캐릭터 매트를 깔아줬어요.
I put a cute character mat in the child's room.
Warning about a safety hazard in the bathroom.
욕실 매트가 미끄러워서 조심해야 해요.
The bathroom mat is slippery, so you need to be careful.
Cultural Context
매트 (maeteu) is a common loanword used for various types of mats, from floor mats (현관 매트, hyeongwan maeteu) at entrances to exercise mats (요가 매트, yoga maeteu) and bath mats (욕실 매트, yoksil maeteu). In Korean homes, especially apartments, large floor mats are often used for soundproofing (층간소음 방지 매트) and protecting children from falls, covering significant floor areas.
Editorial note
We review entries like 매트 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
매트를 깔다
to lay out a mat
요가 매트
yoga mat
현관 매트
entrance mat
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