Korean word

칸막이

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanmagi

Meaning

  • nounpartition

Example

사무실에 칸막이로 공간을 나눴다.sa mu si re kan ma gi ro kong ga neul na nwot tta

We used a partition to divide the space in the office.

Illustration for 칸막이 (partition)

More examples

카페는 주문대와 좌석 사이에 칸막이를 설치했다.ka pe neun chu mun dae wa chwa seok sa i e kan ma gi reul seol chi haet tta

The cafe put up a partition between the ordering counter and the seating area.

Core concept

A panel or structure that divides a larger space into separate sections, either temporarily or permanently.

Common phrases

  • 칸막이 설치kan ma gi seol chi

    installation of a partition

  • 사무실 칸막이sa mu sil kan ma gi

    partition in an office

  • 투명 칸막이tu myeong kan ma gi

    see-through partition

Similar words

파티션patisyeon: A slim panel provides a flexible boundary in an office or shop and is easy to move.
벽pyeok: A firm building boundary separates rooms and helps keep out sound and heat.

Definition in Korean

공간을 서로 나누기 위해 설치하는 판이나 구조물로, 임시로 세우거나 고정하여 구획을 만드는 것을 말한다.kong ga neul seo ro na nu gi wi hae seol chi ha neun pa ni na ku jo mul lo im si ro se u geo na ko jeong ha yeo ku hoe geul man deu neun keo seul mal han da

Word origin

칸막이 (kanmagi, "partition") combines 칸 (kan, "section") with 막이 (magi, "barrier"), joining the ideas of a divided space and something that blocks it off.

Usage tips

  • In an office or restaurant, it often blocks sight more than sound, so private conversations may still be heard.

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