When to use crosswalk in Korean

When to use it

A crosswalk (횡단보도) is the painted area on a road where people walk across safely. You use this word when talking about crossing the street. In daily life, people often say to use the crosswalk and wait for the light.

Example sentences

1. 집 앞에 횡단보도가 있어요.

   There is a crosswalk in front of my house.

2. 학교 앞 횡단보도에서 친구를 만났어요.

   I met my friend at the crosswalk in front of the school.

3. 횡단보도에서 초록불을 기다려요.

   I wait for the green light at the crosswalk.

4. 엄마가 횡단보도로 길을 건너라고 말했어요.

   My mom told me to cross the street at the crosswalk.

5. 마트 옆 횡단보도는 사람이 많아요.

   The crosswalk next to the supermarket is crowded.

6. 여행 중에 큰 횡단보도를 건넜어요.

   I crossed a big crosswalk during a trip.