Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mirror" in Korean
“Mirror” in Korean is 거울 (pronounced "geoul").
거울
geoul
Usage & Context
A mirror is a reflective surface used for personal grooming and checking appearance. Korean bathrooms typically have mirrors above sinks. The word 거울 is used in both formal and casual contexts.
Example Sentence
거울 앞에서 머리를 빗어요.
I comb my hair in front of the mirror.
How to use 거울 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mirror” is 거울, romanized as geoul.
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 거울.
Pronunciation Guide
거울 (geoul) sounds like 'guh-ool'. 'Guh' is like the 'u' in 'butter', and 'ool' is like 'ool' in 'cool'.
More Example Sentences
Someone commenting on the cleanliness of a bathroom.
화장실 거울이 깨끗하네요.
The bathroom mirror is clean.
Someone describing their routine of getting ready.
거울을 보고 옷을 골랐어요.
I looked in the mirror and chose my clothes.
Discussing interior design or home decor.
이 거울은 방을 더 넓어 보이게 해요.
This mirror makes the room look bigger.
Cultural Context
Mirrors (거울) are ubiquitous in Korean homes, especially in bathrooms above the sink and on dressing tables. Many Koreans also have full-length mirrors in their bedrooms for checking outfits. There's a common superstition that breaking a mirror brings bad luck, similar to Western beliefs. With the rise of selfie culture, mirrors are often used for '거울 셀카' (geoul selka), or mirror selfies, popular on social media.
Editorial note
We review entries like 거울 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
거울아 거울아
Mirror, mirror (from fairy tales)
거울 모드
mirror mode (e.g., in cameras)
거울 효과
mirror effect
Related Expressions
손거울
songeoul
hand mirror
전신 거울
jeonsin geoul
full-length mirror
백미러
baengmireo
rearview mirror (loanword)
거울을 보다
geoureul boda
to look in the mirror
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