English–Korean
“keeping warm” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpoon
Example
이 전자레인지는 보온 기능이 있어요.i cheon ja re in ji neun po on ki neung i i sseo yo
This microwave has a keep-warm function.
How to say “keeping warm” in Korean
“Keeping warm” in Korean is 보온 (poon).
Heat is kept from escaping so food, drinks, or a space stays warm.
Example sentences with 보온
아침에 만든 커피를 보온병에 넣었더니 오래 따뜻했어요.a chi me man deun keo pi reul po on byeong e neo eot tteo ni o rae tta tteu tae sseo yo
I put the coffee made in the morning in a thermos, and it stayed warm for a long time.
Tips for using 보온
- For English speakers, this word is useful on appliance labels because it describes maintaining warmth after heating, not the main act of making something hot.