A hallway is an indoor corridor connecting various rooms within a building.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A long passage connecting different rooms in a building.
- Commonly used in schools, apartments, and offices.
- Essential vocabulary for describing indoor locations.
개요
'복도'는 건물 내의 각 방이나 공간을 이어주는 통로를 의미합니다. 한자어로는 '복(複)'과 '도(道)'가 합쳐진 말로, 여러 방이 겹쳐서 이어지는 길이라는 뜻을 담고 있습니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 보통 '복도를 지나가다', '복도에서 만나다', '복도가 길다'와 같이 이동이나 위치를 설명할 때 자주 사용합니다. 3) 일반적인 상황: 학교에서 교실 사이를 이동하거나, 아파트에서 현관문을 열고 나가면 가장 먼저 마주하는 공간입니다. 공공장소에서는 조용히 해야 하는 예절이 강조되기도 합니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '통로'는 길이나 공간을 통틀어 이르는 넓은 의미인 반면, '복도'는 건물 내부의 구체적인 공간을 지칭할 때 주로 사용합니다.
Examples
복도에서 친구를 만났어요.
everydayI met a friend in the hallway.
이 건물의 복도는 매우 깁니다.
formalThe hallway of this building is very long.
복도 끝에 화장실이 있어요.
informalThere is a restroom at the end of the hallway.
복도식 아파트의 구조를 조사했습니다.
academicI researched the structure of the corridor-type apartment.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
복도에서 떠들지 마세요
Do not make noise in the hallway
복도 끝까지 가세요
Go to the end of the hallway
Often Confused With
A broader term for any path or passage, whether indoors or outdoors.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '복도' is neutral in register and used in both formal and informal settings. It specifically refers to indoor architectural structures. It is commonly used when giving directions within a building.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '길' (road/street) to refer to an indoor hallway. Remember that '길' is for outdoor paths, while '복도' is strictly for indoor corridors. Also, ensure you use the correct location particle.
Tips
Use with location particles
Use the particle '-에서' to describe an action happening in the hallway, such as '복도에서 만나요'.
Avoid confusing with outdoor paths
Do not use '복도' for outdoor paths like sidewalks; use '길' or '인도' instead.
School etiquette in Korea
In Korean schools, students are strictly taught not to run in the hallway to prevent accidents.
Word Origin
Derived from Sino-Korean characters: 複 (overlapping/repeated) and 道 (path/way). It describes a path that connects multiple rooms.
Cultural Context
In Korea, the 'corridor-type apartment' (복도식 아파트) is a common housing style where multiple units share a single long hallway. This often leads to unique neighbor interactions compared to stairwell-type apartments.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'bok-do' as a 'book-door' passage where you walk past many doors to get to your classroom. It is the 'door-filled' path.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions네, 아파트나 큰 주택의 경우 현관에서 거실로 이어지는 긴 공간을 복도식 구조라고 부릅니다.
학교나 공공건물 복도는 보행 공간이므로 안전과 소음 방지를 위해 뛰지 않는 것이 예절입니다.
통로는 지나다니는 모든 길을 뜻하는 반면, 복도는 건물 내부의 특정 구조물을 지칭하는 더 좁은 의미입니다.
Test Yourself
학교 ___에서 뛰지 마세요.
학교 건물 내부의 이동 통로는 복도입니다.
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Summary
A hallway is an indoor corridor connecting various rooms within a building.
- A long passage connecting different rooms in a building.
- Commonly used in schools, apartments, and offices.
- Essential vocabulary for describing indoor locations.
Use with location particles
Use the particle '-에서' to describe an action happening in the hallway, such as '복도에서 만나요'.
Avoid confusing with outdoor paths
Do not use '복도' for outdoor paths like sidewalks; use '길' or '인도' instead.
School etiquette in Korea
In Korean schools, students are strictly taught not to run in the hallway to prevent accidents.
Examples
4 of 4복도에서 친구를 만났어요.
I met a friend in the hallway.
이 건물의 복도는 매우 깁니다.
The hallway of this building is very long.
복도 끝에 화장실이 있어요.
There is a restroom at the end of the hallway.
복도식 아파트의 구조를 조사했습니다.
I researched the structure of the corridor-type apartment.
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