Level 6

앞문

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Meaning and Usage

"앞문" specifically refers to the front gate or main entrance of a building or place. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when describing locations or directions.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "앞문" when talking about schools, houses, or public buildings to indicate the main entrance.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 앞문에서 만나다: to meet at the front gate
  • 앞문이 잠기다: the front gate is locked
  • 집 앞문: the front door of a house

Register and Politeness

"앞문" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse "앞문" (front gate) with "뒷문" (back door). When giving directions, specifying "앞문" helps clarify the exact entrance you mean.

Example Sentences

학교 앞문에서 친구를 만났어요.

Hakgyo apmune seo chingureul mannasseoyo.

I met my friend at the school's front gate.

앞문이 잠겨 있어서 뒤문으로 들어갔어요.

Apmuni jamgyeo isseoseo dwimuneuro deureogasseoyo.

The front gate was locked, so I entered through the back door.

집 앞문에 꽃을 놓아 두었어요.

Jip apmune kkot eul noha duosseoyo.

I placed flowers at the front door of the house.