Meaning and Usage
The word '입구' means 'entrance' and is commonly used to indicate the point where you enter a building, room, or area. It is a noun and appears frequently in everyday conversation and signage.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '입구' when someone talks about meeting places, directions, or instructions related to entering a location. For example, meeting someone 'at the entrance' or describing where to find the entrance.
Collocations and Patterns
- 입구에서 (at the entrance): used to specify an action or event happening at the entrance.
- 입구에 (at/to the entrance): used to indicate location or placement of signs or objects.
- 입구를 찾다 (to find the entrance): common phrase when giving or asking for directions.
Register and Politeness
'입구' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '입구' (entrance) with '출구' (exit). Remember, '입구' is where you enter, and '출구' is where you leave.