English–Korean

“drain” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaesugu

Example

싱크대 배수구가 막혔어요.sing keu dae pae su gu ga ma kyeo sseo yo

The sink drain is clogged.

Illustration for 배수구 (drain)

How to say “drain” in Korean

“Drain” in Korean is 배수구 (paesugu).

An opening where water and waste leave a sink, bathroom, or floor.

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

Example sentences with 배수구

욕실 배수구에서 물이 천천히 빠져요.yok ssil pae su gu e seo mu ri cheon cheon hi ppa jeo yo

Water is flowing slowly down the bathroom drain.

Tips for using 배수구

  • In everyday Korean, the location often comes before this noun, so context shows whether the outlet belongs to a sink, bathroom, or floor.

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