Korean word

창문

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangmun

Meaning

  • nounwindow

Example

추운 날에는 창문을 닫아요.chu un na re neun chang mu neul ta da yo

On cold days, I close the window.

Illustration for 창문 (window)

More examples

밤에 소음이 심해서 창문을 닫았어요.pa me so eu mi sim hae seo chang mu neul ta da sseo yo

The noise was so loud at night that I closed the window.

Core concept

A framed opening in a building that lets in light and air and can be opened or closed.

Common phrases

  • 창문을 닫다chang mu neul tat tta

    shut the window

  • 창문을 열다chang mu neul yeol da

    open the window

  • 창문이 깨지다chang mu ni kkae ji da

    window breaking

Similar words

창chang: A wall opening fitted with glass that brings in light and air and gives a view outside.
문mun: A movable barrier that opens and closes to let people or things pass through.

Definition in Korean

건물의 외부와 내부를 나누면서 환기나 채광을 위해 여닫을 수 있게 만든 유리판과 틀로 된 구조물.keon mu rui oe bu wa nae bu reul na nu myeon seo hwan gi na chae gwang eul wi hae yeo da deul ssu it kke man deun yu ri pan gwa teul lo toen ku jo mul

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound of terms for a window and a gate, linking the idea of an opening between indoors and outdoors.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English window, this everyday Korean noun usually points to the physical part of a building rather than a computer display or a period of time.

Related words

  • 창문틀changmunteulwindow framenoun
  • 창문유리changmunyuriwindowpanenoun
  • 창문손잡이changmunsonjabiwindow handlenoun

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