Korean Dictionary
How to say "Room Divider" in Korean
“Room Divider” in Korean is 파티션 (pronounced "Patisyon").
파티션
Patisyon
Usage & Context
Room dividers or screens are used in Korean homes and offices to create separate spaces. Traditional Korean screens called byeonpung were beautifully decorated.
Example Sentence
파티션을 이용해서 공간을 분리했어요.
I separated the space using a room divider.
How to use 파티션 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Room Divider” is 파티션, romanized as Patisyon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
파티션 (patisyon) sounds like 'pa' in 'papa', 'ti' like 'tea', and 'syon' like 'shone' (as in 'shone brightly'). Combine as 'Pa-tee-shyon' with stress on the 'ti' syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing an office renovation or layout change.
사무실에 파티션을 설치해서 개인 공간을 만들었어요.
We installed partitions in the office to create personal spaces.
Decorating a small apartment to maximize space.
원룸이라 침대 옆에 파티션을 두어 공간을 분리했어요.
It's a studio apartment, so I put a partition next to the bed to separate the space.
Discussing the flexibility of furniture.
이동식 파티션이라 필요할 때마다 위치를 바꿀 수 있어요.
It's a movable partition, so you can change its position whenever needed.
Cultural Context
While '파티션' refers to modern room dividers, traditional Korean homes (한옥, hanok) famously used '병풍' (byeongpung), which are beautifully decorated folding screens. These screens served both functional and aesthetic purposes, often featuring intricate paintings or calligraphy. In contemporary Korean apartments and offices, '파티션' is commonly used to create privacy or divide open-plan spaces, reflecting a modern need for personal zones.
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Common Phrases
파티션을 설치하다
to install a partition
파티션으로 나누다
to divide with a partition
이동식 파티션
movable partition
Related Expressions
칸막이
kanmagi
Partition/divider (general, often for cubicles)
병풍
byeongpung
Traditional Korean folding screen
공간 분리
gonggan bulli
Space separation
가벽
gabyeok
Temporary wall/false wall
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