English–Korean

“disinfection” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsodok

Example

이 병원은 매일 소독을 합니다.i pyeong wo neun mae il so do geul ham ni da

This hospital is disinfected every day.

Illustration for 소독 (disinfection)

How to say “disinfection” in Korean

“Disinfection” in Korean is 소독 (sodok).

Making a contaminated object or wound safer by lowering its harmful microorganisms.

Full entry for 소독: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 소독

들어가기 전에 손 소독을 하세요.teu reo ga gi cheo ne son so do geul ha se yo

Please disinfect your hands before entering.

Tips for using 소독

  • The noun often appears in hospital instructions, where it signals a health-safety procedure rather than ordinary cleaning.

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