Korean word

온수기

Pronunciation

Romanizationonsugi

Meaning

  • nounwater heater

Example

우리 집 온수기가 고장났어요.u ri chip on su gi ga ko jang na sseo yo

Our water heater is broken.

Illustration for 온수기 (water heater)

More examples

겨울에는 온수기 점검을 잊지 마세요.kyeo u re neun on su gi cheom geo meul it jji ma se yo

In winter, don't forget to inspect your water heater.

Core concept

A machine that heats water for use in a home or business.

Common phrases

  • 온수기 설치on su gi seol chi

    water heater installation

  • 온수기 수리on su gi su ri

    water heater repair

  • 온수기 점검on su gi cheom geom

    water heater inspection

Similar words

보일러poilleo: A household system that provides heat for rooms and hot water by heating water.
전기온수기cheongionsugi: A unit that makes hot water with electrical power when it is needed.
가스온수기kaseuonsugi: A unit that makes hot water by using gas as its fuel.

Definition in Korean

전기나 가스를 이용해 온수를 만들어 내는 가정용 또는 상업용 기계cheon gi na ka seu reul i yong hae on su reul man deu reo nae neun ka jeong yong tto neun sang eo byong ki gye

Word origin

The word combines Korean terms meaning warm water and device, so it describes a device that makes warm water.

Usage tips

  • When discussing a purchase or repair, adding whether it uses electricity or gas makes the description more precise.

Opposites

  • 냉수기naengsugicold-water dispensernoun

Related words

  • 온수onsuhot waternoun
  • 전기온수기cheongionsugielectric water heaternoun
  • 가스온수기kaseuonsugigas water heaternoun

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