Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sidewalk" in Korean
“Sidewalk” in Korean is 인도 (pronounced "indo").
인도
indo
Usage & Context
인도 refers to the paved walkway for pedestrians along Korean streets. Korean cities have invested heavily in improving 인도 infrastructure including tactile paving for the visually impaired. Blocking 인도 with vehicles or goods is prohibited and enforced by parking control officers.
Example Sentence
인도 위에 주차된 차 때문에 걷기 불편해요.
It is difficult to walk because of cars parked on the sidewalk.
How to use 인도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sidewalk” is 인도, romanized as indo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 인도.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '인' (in) like the English word 'in'. For '도' (do), say it like 'doe' (a female deer). The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Observing children playing safely on a pedestrian path.
아이들이 인도에서 뛰어놀고 있어요.
Children are playing on the sidewalk.
A parent complaining about the narrowness of a sidewalk.
이쪽 인도는 너무 좁아서 유모차 끌기가 힘들어요.
This sidewalk is too narrow, so it's hard to push a stroller.
A reminder about traffic rules for cyclists.
자전거는 인도 대신 자전거 도로로 다녀야 해요.
Bicycles should use the bike path instead of the sidewalk.
Cultural Context
In Korea, sidewalks (인도) are generally well-maintained, especially in major cities, often featuring tactile paving for the visually impaired. However, it's not uncommon to see delivery scooters briefly using or parking on sidewalks, which can be a point of frustration for pedestrians. Blocking the 인도 with vehicles or goods is officially prohibited and can result in fines, reflecting efforts to prioritize pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Editorial note
We review entries like 인도 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
인도에서 걷다
to walk on the sidewalk
인도가 좁다
the sidewalk is narrow
인도 블록
sidewalk block/pavement
Related Expressions
차도
chado
roadway (for vehicles)
횡단보도
hoengdanbodo
crosswalk
보행자
bohaengja
pedestrian
길
gil
road, street, path
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