Korean Dictionary
How to say "Storeroom" in Korean
“Storeroom” in Korean is 창고 (pronounced "Changgo").
창고
Changgo
Usage & Context
Storerooms in Korean homes are used to keep seasonal items, cleaning supplies, and infrequently used belongings. Many Korean apartments have small built-in storage rooms.
Example Sentence
창고에 계절 용품을 보관해요.
I store seasonal items in the storeroom.
How to use 창고 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Storeroom” is 창고, romanized as Changgo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '창' (chang), sounds like 'chahng' in 'chahng-e', with 'ch' as in 'chair' and 'ah' as in 'father'. The second syllable, '고' (go), sounds like the English word 'go'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about lack of storage space at home.
이 창고는 너무 좁아서 물건을 더 넣을 수가 없어요.
This storeroom is too small, I can't put any more things in.
Planning for a house move.
이사 갈 때 창고에 있는 짐부터 정리해야겠어요.
When I move, I should organize the stuff in the storeroom first.
Discussing apartment features.
아파트마다 작은 창고가 있어서 편리해요.
It's convenient that every apartment has a small storeroom.
Cultural Context
In Korean apartments, '창고' often refers to a small, built-in storage space, sometimes also called '다용도실' (utility room) if it's connected to the kitchen. These spaces are crucial for keeping seasonal items, cleaning supplies, and infrequently used belongings, helping maintain a tidy living area. For larger storage needs, self-storage facilities are becoming more common, but home-based '창고' is still the primary solution.
Editorial note
We review entries like 창고 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
창고 정리
storeroom organization
창고에 넣어두다
to put away in the storeroom
창고가 필요하다
to need a storeroom
Related Expressions
다용도실
dayongdosil
utility room (often functions as a small storeroom)
보관함
bogwanham
storage locker/box
수납공간
sunapgonggan
storage space
창고형 매장
changgohyeong maejang
warehouse store (e.g., Costco)
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