Korean · Real conversations
How to say “The heating isn't working.” in Korean
Explain that the heating system is not operating.
난방이 안 돼요.nanbangi an dwaeyo.
The heating isn't working.
Describe what you observe and where it is happening.
Use it in three situations
Calling a landlord
난방이 안 돼요.nanbangi an dwaeyo.
The heating isn't working.
Reporting a room problem
어제부터 난방이 안 돼요.eojebuteo nanbangi an dwaeyo.
The heating hasn't worked since yesterday.
Arranging a repair
난방이 켜져 있는데 방이 추워요.nanbangi kyeojyeo inneunde bangi chuwoyo.
The heating is on, but the room is cold.
What to watch for
This reports a problem rather than diagnosing its technical cause.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine housing. Say this in Korean: The heating hasn't worked since yesterday.
Reveal a sample reply
어제부터 난방이 안 돼요.eojebuteo nanbangi an dwaeyo.
The heating hasn't worked since yesterday.
Build a useful exchange
Ask about rent and arrange a practical repair.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
