Korean Dictionary
How to say "Front Door" in Korean
“Front Door” in Korean is 현관 (pronounced "Hyeongwan").
현관
Hyeongwan
Usage & Context
The hyeongwan is the entryway of a Korean home where shoes are removed. Removing shoes at the door is a fundamental Korean cultural practice.
Example Sentence
현관에서 신발을 벗어야 해요.
You must remove your shoes at the front door.
How to use 현관 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Front Door” is 현관, romanized as Hyeongwan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Hyeon-gwan." "Hyeon" sounds like 'hyun' in 'Hyundai.' "Gwan" sounds like 'gwan' in 'Gwangju,' similar to 'gwan' in 'swan' but with a harder 'g.' The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Someone noticing clutter in their entryway.
현관에 신발이 너무 많아서 정리해야겠어.
There are too many shoes at the entryway, I need to organize them.
Describing how one welcomes guests.
손님이 오면 현관에서 맞이해요.
When guests come, I greet them at the entryway.
Asking for the entry code to an apartment with a digital lock.
현관 비밀번호가 뭐예요?
What's the front door password?
Cultural Context
The '현관' (hyeongwan) is a crucial space in Korean homes, serving as a transition zone between the outside world and the clean interior. It typically features a slight step down from the main living area, clearly demarcating where shoes must be removed. This practice is deeply ingrained in Korean culture, symbolizing cleanliness and respect for the home. You'll often find a shoe rack (신발장, sinbaljang) and a small mat in this area. Failing to remove shoes is considered a significant faux pas.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
현관문
Front door (the actual door)
현관에서 신발 벗어주세요.
Please take off your shoes at the entryway.
현관이 깨끗해야 복이 들어와요.
A clean entryway brings good fortune. (Superstition)
Related Expressions
신발장
Sinbaljang
Shoe rack/cabinet
문
Mun
Door (general)
대문
Daemun
Main gate/front gate (for a house with a yard)
신발을 벗다
Sinbareul beotda
To take off shoes
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