Korean word

변기

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongi

Meaning

  • nountoilet

Example

어제 변기를 청소했어요.eo je pyeon gi reul cheong so hae sseo yo

I cleaned the toilet yesterday.

Illustration for 변기 (toilet)

More examples

공중화장실 변기가 너무 더러워요.kong jung hwa jang sil pyeon gi ga neo mu teo reo wo yo

The toilet in the public restroom is very dirty.

Core concept

A bowl-shaped bathroom fixture that receives bodily waste and carries it away through a drain.

Common phrases

  • 변기를 청소하다pyeon gi reul cheong so ha da

    clean a toilet

  • 변기가 막히다pyeon gi ga ma ki da

    a toilet gets clogged

  • 변기에 앉다pyeon gi e an tta

    sit on a toilet

Similar words

화장실hwajangsil: A room where people use the toilet and wash their hands.

Definition in Korean

화장실 안에 설치되어 배설물을 받아 내보내는 그릇 모양의 기구를 가리키는 말.hwa jang sil a ne seol chi doe eo pae seol mu reul pa da nae bo nae neun keu reut mo yang ui ki gu reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning bodily waste and vessel, naming a vessel made to receive and remove waste.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, a different word usually names the whole bathroom, while this noun is especially useful when discussing cleaning, repairs, or fixtures.

Related words

  • 양변기yangbyeongiWestern-style toiletnoun
  • 변기뚜껑pyeongittukkeongtoilet covernoun
  • 변기통pyeongitongtoilet bowlnoun

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