Korean Conversation · Level 88
15 words
Korean word
대문
Pronunciation
Romanizationtaemun
Meaning
- nounfront gate
Example
아파트 대문 앞에서 기다릴게요.a pa teu tae mun a pe seo ki da ril kke yo
I'll wait in front of the apartment's front gate.
More examples
손님이 대문을 통과해서 들어왔어요.son ni mi tae mu neul tong gwa hae seo teu reo wa sseo yo
The guest came in through the front gate.
Core concept
A prominent outer entrance that gives access to a house or building.
Common phrases
대문을 통과하다tae mu neul tong gwa ha da
pass through the front gate
대문이 닫혀 있다tae mu ni ta tyeo it tta
the front gate is closed
Similar words
현관hyeongwan: The entrance area just inside a building, often where shoes are removed.
문mun: A movable barrier that opens and closes to control entry.
정문cheongmun: The main entrance at the front of a building or facility.
출입구churipkku: A designated opening or passage used for entering and leaving a building or facility.
Definition in Korean
집이나 건물의 바깥에 있는 큰 정문이나 출입구.chi bi na keon mu rui pa kka te in neun keun cheong mu ni na chu rip kku
Word origin
The word joins 대 (dae, "big") with 문 (mun, "gate"), creating a memorable literal image of a big gate.
Usage tips
- English speakers may picture a simple hinged gate, but this word can also describe a large main entrance structure at a modern building.