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"Refrigerator" in Korean: 냉장고
냉장고naengjanggo
Refrigerator in Korean is 냉장고 (naengjanggo). 냉장고 is the Korean noun for refrigerator; 고장 났어요 reports a malfunction; 사용해도 돼요? asks permission to use this appliance.
Reporting a problem
냉장고가 고장 났어요.naengjanggoga gojang nasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 냉장고
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naengjanggo
/nɛŋtɕaŋko/
냉장고 (naengjanggo) has 3 Hangul syllables. 냉장고 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Refrigerator" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 냉장고naengjanggo | Refrigerator Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 냉장고 수리naengjanggo suri | refrigerator repair A useful combination with 냉장고. | A useful combination with 냉장고. |
| 냉장고를naengjanggoreul | Refrigerator (as an object) Use 를 when 냉장고 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 냉장고 is the object of an action. |
How to use 냉장고 in real life
- 1Reporting a problem
냉장고가 고장 났어요.
naengjanggoga gojang nasseoyo.
The refrigerator has broken down.
냉장고가 marks 냉장고 as the subject.
- 2Asking permission
냉장고를 사용해도 돼요?
naengjanggoreul sayonghaedo dwaeyo?
May I use the refrigerator?
냉장고를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Saving electricity
냉장고를 꺼 주세요.
naengjanggoreul kkeo juseyo.
Please turn off the refrigerator.
냉장고를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 냉장고
Incorrect: 냉장고이 고장 났어요.
Correct: 냉장고가 고장 났어요.
When practicing refrigerator, use the correct particle or copula after 냉장고; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 냉장고이에요.
Correct: 냉장고예요.
When practicing refrigerator, when identifying something as 냉장고, use 냉장고예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
냉장고 is the Korean noun for refrigerator; 고장 났어요 reports a malfunction; 사용해도 돼요? asks permission to use this appliance. The combination 냉장고 수리 (naengjanggo suri) means refrigerator repair.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 냉장고
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
냉장고가 고장 났어요.
naengjanggoga gojang nasseoyo.
The refrigerator has broken down.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
냉장고를 사용해도 돼요?
naengjanggoreul sayonghaedo dwaeyo?
May I use the refrigerator?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Refrigerator" in Korean
What does 냉장고 mean in Korean?
Refrigerator in Korean is 냉장고 (naengjanggo). 냉장고 is the Korean noun for refrigerator; 고장 났어요 reports a malfunction; 사용해도 돼요? asks permission to use this appliance.
How do I use 냉장고 수리?
냉장고 수리 (naengjanggo suri) means refrigerator repair. 냉장고 is the Korean noun for refrigerator; 고장 났어요 reports a malfunction; 사용해도 돼요? asks permission to use this appliance.
Which object particle goes after 냉장고?
The object form is 냉장고를 because 냉장고 ends in a vowel.
How is 냉장고 pronounced?
냉장고 (naengjanggo) has 3 Hangul syllables. 냉장고 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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