Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hallway" in Korean
“Hallway” in Korean is 복도 (pronounced "bokdo").
복도
bokdo
Usage & Context
A hallway is a passage connecting different rooms. The term 복도 is commonly used in Korean homes and buildings. Most Korean apartments have narrow hallways.
Example Sentence
복도를 걸어가요.
I walk through the hallway.
How to use 복도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hallway” is 복도, romanized as bokdo.
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 복도.
Pronunciation Guide
'Bok' sounds like 'bock' in 'bock beer'. 'Do' is like 'doe'. Put them together: 'bock-doe'.
More Example Sentences
Giving directions in a building or home.
복도 끝에 화장실이 있어요.
The restroom is at the end of the hallway.
Expressing a feeling about a dimly lit hallway.
밤에는 복도가 좀 무서워요.
The hallway is a bit scary at night.
A common warning to children in schools or apartments.
복도에서 뛰지 마세요!
Don't run in the hallway!
Cultural Context
In Korean apartment buildings, 복도 (hallways) are often shared spaces that can sometimes feel quite narrow. It's common to see residents temporarily place items like recycling bins or small shoe racks outside their doors in the hallway, though this is technically against regulations in many buildings due to fire safety. Noise in hallways, especially from children playing, can sometimes be a point of contention among neighbors.
Editorial note
We review entries like 복도 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
복도를 걷다
to walk down the hallway
복도 끝
end of the hallway
복도 불
hallway light
Related Expressions
통로
tongno
passage, aisle
방
bang
room
문
mun
door
현관
hyeongan
entrance, foyer
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