Korean word

정수기

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongsugi

Meaning

  • nounwater purifier

Example

정수기를 교체했어요.cheong su gi reul kyo che hae sseo yo

The water purifier was replaced.

Illustration for 정수기 (water purifier)

More examples

아파트에 정수기가 설치되어 있어요.a pa teu e cheong su gi ga seol chi doe eo i sseo yo

A water purifier is installed in the apartment.

Core concept

Water goes into the device, unwanted substances are removed, and drinkable water comes out.

Common phrases

  • 정수기 설치cheong su gi seol chi

    water purifier installation

  • 정수기 청소cheong su gi cheong so

    water purifier cleaning

  • 정수기 고장cheong su gi ko jang

    water purifier malfunction

Similar words

필터pilteo: A mesh or paper part that strains unwanted material from a liquid or gas.
냉수기naengsugi: Equipment that dispenses cold water for drinking.
생수saengsu: Packaged drinking water offered for sale in bottles.
수돗물sudonmul: Treated water that comes from a building's tap through the public water system.

Definition in Korean

물을 정화해 음용 가능한 상태로 만드는 기계나 설비mu reul cheong hwa hae eu myong ka neung han sang tae ro man deu neun ki gye na seol bi

Word origin

The Sino-Korean terms 정수 (jeongsu, "water purification") and 기 (gi, "machine") combine in 정수기 (jeongsugi, "water purifier") to name a machine that purifies water.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful in conversations about homes, offices, and public facilities because it names equipment that provides drinking water on site.

Related words

  • 정수cheongsuwater purificationnoun
  • 정수하다cheongsuhadapurify waterverb

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