Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Locker" in Korean
“School Locker” in Korean is 학교 사물함 (pronounced "hakgyo samulham").
학교 사물함
hakgyo samulham
Usage & Context
School lockers are personal storage spaces where students keep their books, supplies, and personal items. Each student is assigned a locker with a combination lock. It is a practical necessity for organizing school materials.
Example Sentence
내 사물함에 책을 넣었어요.
I put my books in my locker.
How to use 학교 사물함 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Locker” is 학교 사물함, romanized as hakgyo samulham.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
학교 (hakgyo) sounds like "hock-gyo," with 'hock' as in 'hock a loogie' and 'gyo' similar to 'yo' with a 'g' sound. 사물함 (samulham) sounds like "sah-mool-hum," with 'sah' as in 'sah', 'mool' as in 'mool', and 'hum' as in 'hum'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A student complaining to a friend.
내 학교 사물함 비밀번호를 잊어버렸어.
I forgot my school locker combination.
A student explaining where their belongings are.
학교 사물함에 교과서랑 체육복을 넣어뒀어요.
I put my textbooks and gym clothes in my school locker.
A student expressing frustration about locker size.
학교 사물함이 너무 작아서 책이 다 안 들어가요.
My school locker is too small, so all my books don't fit.
Cultural Context
"학교 사물함" (school locker) is a common feature in Korean schools, providing students with a personal space to store their belongings. Unlike some Western schools where lockers might be large and in hallways, Korean school lockers can sometimes be smaller, often located inside classrooms or in designated locker areas. They are essential for students who carry many textbooks and personal items. Scenes involving lockers are frequent in K-dramas, often used for exchanging notes, hiding secrets, or as a backdrop for student interactions.
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Common Phrases
학교 사물함을 사용하다
To use a school locker
학교 사물함에 넣다
To put something in a school locker
학교 사물함 열쇠
School locker key (or combination)
Related Expressions
사물함
samulham
Locker (general term)
개인 사물함
gaein samulham
Personal locker
책가방
chaekgabang
School bag/backpack
교실
gyosil
Classroom
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