Level 3

커튼

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Meaning and Usage

The word '커튼' refers to curtains, which are fabric panels used to cover windows or divide spaces. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation when talking about home decoration or controlling light.

Common Collocations

  • 커튼을 달다: to hang curtains
  • 커튼을 젖히다: to pull back curtains
  • 커튼을 치다: to draw/close curtains

These collocations are frequently used when describing actions related to curtains.

Register and Nuance

'커튼' is a neutral, standard word suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.

Learner Tips

A common mistake is confusing '커튼' with '블라인드' (blinds). Remember, '커튼' is fabric and usually soft, while '블라인드' refers to slatted window coverings. Use '커튼' when talking about cloth curtains specifically.

Example Sentences

창문에 커튼을 달아서 햇빛을 가렸어요.

Changmune keoteuneul daraseo haesbicheul garyeosseoyo.

I hung curtains on the window to block the sunlight.

커튼을 젖히면 방이 훨씬 밝아져요.

Keoteuneul jeothimyeon bangi hwolssin balgajyeoyo.

If you pull back the curtains, the room becomes much brighter.

커튼을 새로 바꾸니까 집 분위기가 달라졌어요.

Keoteuneul saero bakkunikka jip bunwigiga dallajyeosseoyo.

After changing the curtains, the atmosphere of the house changed.