Korean word

가습기

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaseupkki

Meaning

  • nounhumidifier

Example

아이 방에 가습기를 놓아 주세요.a i pang e ka seup kki reul no a chu se yo

Please put a humidifier in the child's room.

Illustration for 가습기 (humidifier)

More examples

밤에 가습기를 켜고 자면 목이 덜 아파요.pa me ka seup kki reul kyeo go cha myeon mo gi teol a pa yo

If I sleep with a humidifier on at night, my throat hurts less.

Core concept

A device that releases moisture into a dry room to make the air more comfortable.

Common phrases

  • 가습기 켜다ka seup kki kyeo da

    turn on the humidifier

  • 가습기 끄다ka seup kki kkeu da

    turn off the humidifier

  • 가습기 청소ka seup kki cheong so

    humidifier cleaning

Similar words

공기청정기konggicheongjeonggi: An appliance that cleans indoor air by reducing harmful substances and unpleasant smells.
제습기cheseupkki: A household appliance that takes moisture out of damp air to lower indoor humidity.

Definition in Korean

난방 등으로 건조해진 실내 공기의 습도를 보충하기 위해 물을 분무하거나 증발시켜 습도를 올리는 기기nan bang teung eu ro keon jo hae jin sil lae kong gi ui seup tto reul po chung ha gi wi hae mu reul pun mu ha geo na cheung bal si kyeo seup tto reul ol li neun ki gi

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning moisture addition and instrument, so its structure reflects its function.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word when discussing bedrooms, offices, or other indoor spaces where heating makes the air feel dry.

Opposites

  • 제습기cheseupkkidehumidifiernoun

Related words

  • 가습kaseuphumidificationnoun
  • 가습기능kaseupkkineunghumidification functionnoun

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