English–Korean

“escalator” in Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeseukeolleiteo

Example

백화점에 에스컬레이터가 있어요.pae kwa jeo me e seu keol le i teo ga i sseo yo

There is an escalator in the department store.

Illustration for 에스컬레이터 (escalator)

How to say “escalator” in Korean

“Escalator” in Korean is 에스컬레이터 (eseukeolleiteo).

A continuous chain of steps moves people up or down without regular stairs.

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

Example sentences with 에스컬레이터

에스컬레이터를 타고 올라가면 편해요.e seu keol le i teo reul ta go ol la ga myeon pyeon hae yo

It is easier to go up using the escalator.

Tips for using 에스컬레이터

  • In everyday English, take the escalator is more natural than ride the escalator, although both can be understood.

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