Korean word

욕실

Pronunciation

Romanizationyokssil

Meaning

  • nounbathroom

Example

욕실에 수건이 있어요.yok ssi re su geo ni i sseo yo

There is a towel in the bathroom.

Illustration for 욕실 (bathroom)

More examples

욕실 샤워기가 고장 났어요.yok ssil sya wo gi ga ko jang na sseo yo

The showerhead in the bathroom is broken.

Core concept

The part of a home or facility where people wash, bathe, or take a shower.

Common phrases

  • 욕실 샤워기yok ssil sya wo gi

    bathroom showerhead

  • 욕실 거울yok ssil keo ul

    bathroom mirror

  • 욕실 세면대yok ssil se myeon dae

    bathroom sink

Similar words

화장실hwajangsil: A room set aside for toilet use and handwashing.
샤워실syawosil: A compact room or partitioned area used for showering.
세면실semyeonsil: A washroom area for washing the face or hands and grooming.

Definition in Korean

욕실은 몸을 씻거나 목욕을 하는 설비가 있는 실내 공간yok ssi reun mo meul ssit kkeo na mo gyo geul ha neun seol bi ga in neun sil lae kong gan

Word origin

The word developed by joining Sino-Korean elements meaning bath and room, making its meaning easy to connect with a bathing space.

Usage tips

  • When asking for a place to use the toilet, Korean commonly uses a different word, while this word points to bathing facilities.

Related words

  • 욕실용품yokssiryongpumbathroom suppliesnoun
  • 욕실비품yokssilbipumbathroom fixturesnoun

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