English–Korean
“threshold” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmunjibang
Example
신발을 벗고 문지방을 넘었다.sin ba reul peot kko mun ji bang eul neo meot tta
I took off my shoes and stepped over the threshold.
How to say “threshold” in Korean
“Threshold” in Korean is 문지방 (munjibang).
A low sill at a doorway that marks the boundary between the inside and outside.
Example sentences with 문지방
짐을 들다가 문지방에 걸려 넘어질 뻔했다.chi meul teul da ga mun ji bang e keol lyeo neo meo jil ppeon haet tta
I nearly fell when I caught my foot on the threshold while carrying the luggage.
Tips for using 문지방
- Unlike the broader English word threshold, this noun usually points to a physical part of a doorway rather than an abstract limit or starting point.