Korean word

주전자

Pronunciation

Romanizationchujeonja

Meaning

  • nounkettle

Example

아침에 주전자를 불에 올려 차를 준비했어.a chi me chu jeon ja reul pu re ol lyeo cha reul chun bi hae sseo

In the morning, I put the kettle on the stove to make tea.

Illustration for 주전자 (kettle)

More examples

주전자의 뚜껑을 닫았어.chu jeon ja ui ttu kkeong eul ta da sseo

I closed the kettle's lid.

Core concept

A handled kitchen vessel for heating water and pouring it through a spout.

Common phrases

  • 주전자에 물을 붓다chu jeon ja e mu reul put tta

    pour water into the kettle

  • 주전자의 손잡이chu jeon ja ui son ja bi

    kettle handle

  • 주전자를 식히다chu jeon ja reul si ki da

    cool the kettle

Similar words

전기주전자cheongijujeonja: An electric appliance that boils water quickly for tea, coffee, or cooking.
포트poteu: A compact electric water boiler that is easy to carry and use at home.

Definition in Korean

물을 가열해 끓인 뒤 주둥이로 따르기 쉽게 만든 주방용 용기 또는 기구.mu reul ka yeol hae kkeu rin twi chu dung i ro tta reu gi swip kke man deun chu bang yong yong gi tto neun ki gu

Word origin

The exact historical formation of the word is uncertain, so it is best learned as a single everyday noun rather than through an invented breakdown.

Usage tips

  • English kettle can cover both stovetop and electric models, while this Korean noun leaves the heat source unstated.

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