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How do you say "corridor" in Korean?
복도
bokdo
In Korean, "corridor" is 복도 (bokdo).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce “bokdo” briskly: the vowels stay short and pure, closer to Spanish vowels than English ones.
Writing and usage
복도 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
긴 복도가 교실로 이어졌다.
gin bokdoga gyosilro ieojyeotda.
A long corridor led to the classrooms.
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How to remember 복도
Think of “bokdo” as a name someone gave to footsteps echoing down a corridor — once you've met that character, the word won't leave.
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- pool 수영장 suyeongjang
- church 교회 gyohoe
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Questions about 복도
How do you pronounce 복도?
Pronounce “bokdo” briskly: the vowels stay short and pure, closer to Spanish vowels than English ones.
Is 복도 formal or casual?
복도 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 복도 written in Korean?
복도 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as bokdo.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Corridor" in other languages
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