Korean word

환기하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwangihada

Meaning

  • verbair out

Example

창문을 열고 방을 환기해요.chang mu neul yeol go pang eul hwan gi hae yo

I open the window and air out the room.

Illustration for 환기하다 (air out)

More examples

요리할 때는 창문을 열고 주방을 환기하세요.yo ri hal ttae neun chang mu neul yeol go chu bang eul hwan gi ha se yo

When cooking, open the window and air out the kitchen.

Core concept

A room gets a fresh-air exchange as stale indoor air leaves and outdoor air comes in.

Common phrases

  • 창문을 열어 환기하다chang mu neul yeo reo hwan gi ha da

    air out by opening the window

  • 방을 환기하다pang eul hwan gi ha da

    air out the room

  • 실내를 환기하다sil lae reul hwan gi ha da

    air out an indoor space

Similar words

환기시키다hwangisikida: Causes indoor air to flow out so fresh outdoor air can enter.
열다yeolda: A window or door is opened to connect a room with the outdoors.
환기되다hwangidoeda: Indoor air is replaced as fresh air flows into a room.

Definition in Korean

실내의 냄새·습기·오염된 공기를 밖으로 빼고 새 공기를 들이는 행위를 가리키는 말이다.sil lae ui naem sae seup kki o yeom doen kong gi reul pa kkeu ro ppae go sae kong gi reul teu ri neun haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun ma ri da

Word origin

It combines Sino-Korean elements meaning change and air with a verb-forming element meaning do.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it is useful for everyday suggestions about refreshing a room after cooking, cleaning, or prolonged closed-window use.

Other meanings

  • improve airflowverb

Opposites

  • 밀폐하다milpyehadamake airtightverb
  • 밀봉하다milbonghadasealverb

Related words

  • 환기hwangiventilationnoun
  • 환기구hwangiguventnoun
  • 환기장치hwangijangchiventilation systemnoun

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