열쇠 (Yeol-soe) - "Key"
The Korean word for "key" is 열쇠 (yeol-soe). It refers to the tool used to unlock doors, lockers, or anything that requires a lock and key system.
- 열 (yeol) – to open
- 쇠 (soe) – metal (in this context, it refers to the key)
Together, 열쇠 means "key."
Pronunciation:
- 열쇠 is pronounced as "yeol-soe," with a soft 's' sound in 쇠.
More Expressions in Korean:
열쇠를 잃어버렸어요.
(Yeol-soe-reul ilh-eo-beo-ryeoss-eo-yo)- I lost my key.
열쇠가 어디에 있어요?
(Yeol-soe-ga eo-di-e i-sseo-yo?)- Where is the key?
열쇠로 문을 열었어요.
(Yeol-soe-ro mun-eul yeo-reoss-eo-yo)- I unlocked the door with the key.
열쇠를 돌려서 잠그세요.
(Yeol-soe-reul dol-lyeo-seo jam-geu-se-yo)- Turn the key to lock the door.
여분 열쇠가 있어요?
(Yeo-bun yeol-soe-ga i-sseo-yo?)- Do you have a spare key?
These phrases will help you talk about 열쇠 in various situations, such as finding, using, or losing your key!