Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wall" in Korean
“Wall” in Korean is 벽 (pronounced "Byeok").
벽
Byeok
Usage & Context
Walls in Korean homes are typically painted white or covered with wallpaper. Wall-mounted TV setups are very popular in Korean modern apartments.
Example Sentence
벽에 액자를 걸면 집이 더 예뻐 보여요.
Hanging frames on the wall makes the house look nicer.
How to use 벽 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wall” is 벽, romanized as Byeok.
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 벽.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '벽' as 'Byeok'. It sounds like 'byuk' in 'yuk' but with a 'b' sound at the beginning. The 'eo' vowel is like the 'uh' in 'but', and the final 'k' is a light, unreleased sound.
More Example Sentences
Warning someone not to damage property.
벽에 못을 박지 마세요.
Don't hammer nails into the wall.
Commenting on room decor.
이 방은 벽지가 예뻐서 좋아요.
This room is nice because the wallpaper is pretty.
Giving an instruction or warning in a public space.
벽에 기대지 마세요.
Please don't lean against the wall.
Cultural Context
Walls in Korean homes are often painted white or, more commonly, covered with '벽지' (byeokji, wallpaper), which comes in a vast array of patterns and textures. Wall-mounted TVs are extremely popular in modern Korean apartments, creating a sleek and space-saving aesthetic. '벽' can also be used metaphorically, as in '벽에 부딪히다' (byeok-e budithida), meaning to 'hit a wall' or encounter an obstacle, a common expression in daily life and K-dramas.
Editorial note
We review entries like 벽 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
벽에 걸다
to hang on the wall
벽을 칠하다
to paint the wall
벽에 기대다
to lean against the wall
Related Expressions
천장
cheonjang
ceiling
바닥
badak
floor
벽지
byeokji
wallpaper
창문
changmun
window
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