English–Korean

“ceiling” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonjang

Example

집 천장에 전등을 달았어.chip cheon jang e cheon deung eul ta ra sseo

I put up a light on the ceiling.

Illustration for 천장 (ceiling)

How to say “ceiling” in Korean

“Ceiling” in Korean is 천장 (cheonjang).

A flat surface overhead that covers the inside of a room.

Full entry for 천장: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 천장

비가 와서 천장에서 물이 샜다.pi ga wa seo cheon jang e seo mu ri saet tta

Because it rained, water leaked from the ceiling.

Tips for using 천장

  • A useful contrast is that Korean uses a separate word for the outside roof, so this word stays tied to indoor spaces.

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