Korean word

난로

Pronunciation

Romanizationnallo

Meaning

  • nounstove

Example

겨울에는 난로를 자주 켜요.kyeo u re neun nal lo reul cha ju kyeo yo

In winter, we often turn on the heater.

Illustration for 난로 (stove)

More examples

오래된 난로는 연기가 많이 나요.o rae doen nal lo neun yeon gi ga ma ni na yo

The old stove produces a lot of smoke.

Core concept

A heat-producing appliance placed indoors to warm the surrounding room.

Common phrases

  • 난로를 켜다nal lo reul kyeo da

    turn on the stove

  • 난로를 끄다nal lo reul kkeu da

    turn off the stove

  • 석유 난로seo gyu nal lo

    oil stove

Similar words

전기히터cheongihiteo: A small electric heater for warming the air or things close by.
가스난로kaseunallo: A portable indoor heater that uses gas to make heat.
등유난로teungyunallo: A portable heating appliance powered by burning kerosene.
라디에이터radieiteo: A heating appliance that gives off heat stored in hot water or oil.

Definition in Korean

실내를 난방하기 위해 열을 발생시키는 장치나 기구.sil lae reul nan bang ha gi wi hae yeo reul pal saeng si ki neun chang chi na ki gu

Word origin

The noun was formed from Sino-Korean words for warmth and furnace, preserving its image of a furnace used for heating.

Usage tips

  • A winter-room image helps learners remember that this noun is about staying warm, not only about cooking.

Other meanings

  • heaternoun
  • fireplacenoun

Opposites

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