Korean Dictionary
How to say "Side Mirror" in Korean
“Side Mirror” in Korean is 사이드 미러 (pronounced "saideu mireo").
사이드 미러
saideu mireo
Usage & Context
사이드 미러 are essential safety features on Korean vehicles used to check blind spots when changing lanes. Korean driving test examiners carefully observe how candidates use 사이드 미러 during lane changes and parking maneuvers. Auto-folding 사이드 미러 are popular in densely parked Korean neighborhoods to prevent damage.
Example Sentence
차선 변경 전에 사이드 미러를 꼭 확인하세요.
Make sure to check your side mirrors before changing lanes.
How to use 사이드 미러 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Side Mirror” is 사이드 미러, romanized as saideu mireo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
사 (sa) sounds like 'sah' as in 'saw'. 이 (i) sounds like 'ee' as in 'see'. 드 (deu) sounds like 'duh' but with a softer 'd'. 미 (mi) sounds like 'mee' as in 'me'. 러 (reo) sounds like 'ruh' as in 'run' but with a light, quick 'r'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on '사이드'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a malfunction with a car part.
사이드 미러가 접히지 않아요.
The side mirror won't fold.
Giving driving advice.
주차할 때 사이드 미러를 잘 봐야 해.
You need to watch the side mirrors carefully when parking.
Discovering damage to a parked car.
누가 사이드 미러를 치고 갔나 봐.
Someone must have hit the side mirror and left.
Cultural Context
Auto-folding 사이드 미러 are incredibly popular and almost standard in Korean cars, especially in cities. This is due to the narrow streets and tight parking spaces. It's common courtesy to fold your 사이드 미러 when parking in a crowded area to prevent them from being hit by passing vehicles or pedestrians. Many drivers automatically fold them when turning off the engine.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
사이드 미러 접어주세요.
Please fold the side mirrors.
사이드 미러 확인.
Check the side mirror.
사이드 미러 파손.
Damaged side mirror.
Related Expressions
백미러
baengmireo
Rearview mirror (literally 'back mirror')
룸미러
rummireo
Rearview mirror (from 'room mirror')
거울
geoul
Mirror (general)
후방 카메라
hubang kamera
Rearview camera
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