English–Korean
“tap water” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsudonmul
Example
여행지에서는 수돗물을 바로 마시지 마세요.yeo haeng ji e seo neun su don mu reul pa ro ma si ji ma se yo
Don't drink tap water straight when traveling.
How to say “tap water” in Korean
“Tap water” in Korean is 수돗물 (sudonmul).
The water that flows from a household faucet through the public water system.
Example sentences with 수돗물
나는 보통 수돗물을 끓여서 마셔요.na neun po tong su don mu reul kkeu ryeo seo ma syeo yo
I usually boil tap water before drinking it.
Tips for using 수돗물
- When traveling, this word is useful for asking about the local faucet supply, but its presence does not by itself confirm that the water is safe to drink.