Korean word

도어록

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoeorok

Meaning

  • nounelectronic lock

Example

우리 집 현관 도어록이 고장났어요.u ri chip hyeon gwan to eo ro gi ko jang na sseo yo

The electronic lock on our front door is broken.

Illustration for 도어록 (electronic lock)

More examples

외출할 때는 항상 도어록을 확인하세요.oe chul hal ttae neun hang sang to eo ro geul hwa gin ha se yo

Always check the electronic lock when you go out.

Core concept

A door-mounted security device that opens when it recognizes a code, card, or phone instead of a metal key.

Common phrases

  • 도어록 설치to eo rok seol chi

    electronic lock installation

  • 도어록 고장to eo rok ko jang

    electronic lock malfunction

  • 도어록 배터리to eo rok pae teo ri

    electronic lock battery

Similar words

도어락toeorak: An entrance-door lock that locks or unlocks after a code, card, or fingerprint is recognized.
열쇠yeolsoe: A shaped metal tool that opens a lock when turned inside it.
비밀번호pimilbeonho: A secret code of numbers or letters used to gain access to a device, door, or service.

Definition in Korean

열쇠 대신 비밀번호나 카드, 스마트폰 등으로 집이나 건물의 출입문을 여닫는 전자식 잠금장치.yeol soe tae sin pi mil beon ho na ka deu seu ma teu pon teung eu ro chi bi na keon mu rui chu rim mu neul yeo dan neun cheon ja sik cham geum jang chi

Word origin

The term is a Korean loanword formed from the English words door and lock, whose combination names a lock fitted to a door.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for conversations about home entry problems, especially when an electronic lock does not respond.

Other meanings

  • door locknoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 전자도어록cheonjadoeorokelectronic door locknoun
  • 무선도어록museondoeorokwireless door locknoun

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