Korean · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Door" in Korean: 문
문mun
Door in Korean is 문 (mun). 문 is a door; 문을 열다 opens it, while 문이 열리다 describes it opening.
Getting ready
문을 가져왔어요.muneul gajyeowasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 문
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mun
/mun/
문 (mun) has 1 Hangul syllable. 문 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Door" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 문mun | Door Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 문je mun | my door A useful combination with 문. | A useful combination with 문. |
| 문을muneul | Door (as an object) Use 을 when 문 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 문 is the object of an action. |
How to use 문 in real life
- 1Getting ready
문을 가져왔어요.
muneul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the door.
문을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Looking for an item
문을 어디에 뒀어요?
muneul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the door?
문을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Replacing something
새 문을 사야 해요.
sae muneul saya haeyo.
I need to buy a new door.
문을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 문
Incorrect: 문를 가져왔어요.
Correct: 문을 가져왔어요.
When practicing door, use the correct particle or copula after 문; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 문예요.
Correct: 문이에요.
When practicing door, when identifying something as 문, use 문이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
문 is a door; 문을 열다 opens it, while 문이 열리다 describes it opening. The combination 제 문 (je mun) means my door.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 문
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
문을 가져왔어요.
muneul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the door.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
문을 어디에 뒀어요?
muneul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the door?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Door" in Korean
What does 문 mean in Korean?
Door in Korean is 문 (mun). 문 is a door; 문을 열다 opens it, while 문이 열리다 describes it opening.
How do I use 제 문?
제 문 (je mun) means my door. 문 is a door; 문을 열다 opens it, while 문이 열리다 describes it opening.
Which object particle goes after 문?
Use 을: 문을. For example, 문을 가져왔어요. means “I brought the door.”
How is 문 pronounced?
문 (mun) has 1 Hangul syllable. 문 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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