This is the 14492nd most frequent Korean word.
문턱이
"문턱이" means "threshold" or "doorstep."
In this sentence, '문턱이' refers to the physical threshold or doorstep which was high, indicating a potential tripping hazard.
문턱이 높아서 아이가 넘어질 뻔했어요.
The threshold was high, so the child almost tripped.
Here, '문턱이' symbolically represents a level of requirement or standard for entering an institution, such as a school.
입학 문턱이 아주 높아서 준비가 많이 필요합니다.
The admission threshold is very high, so a lot of preparation is needed.
In this context, '문턱이' denotes the absence of a physical step, making an area accessible for people with mobility challenges.