Korean Dictionary
How to say "Air Conditioner" in Korean
“Air Conditioner” in Korean is 에어컨 (pronounced "eeokon").
에어컨
eeokon
Usage & Context
An air conditioner is used for cooling homes. The term 에어컨 is a loanword commonly used in Korean. Most Korean homes have air conditioners for hot summers.
Example Sentence
여름에 에어컨을 사용해요.
I use the air conditioner in summer.
How to use 에어컨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Air Conditioner” is 에어컨, romanized as eeokon.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 에어컨.
Pronunciation Guide
에 (e) sounds like 'eh' as in 'bed'. 어 (eo) sounds like 'uh' as in 'up'. 컨 (keon) sounds like 'kun' as in 'fun' with a 'k' sound. This is a loanword from 'air-con', and the syllables are pronounced distinctly.
More Example Sentences
Requesting to turn on the AC in a public space or office.
에어컨 좀 시원하게 틀어주세요.
Please turn on the air conditioner to make it cooler.
Complaining about high utility costs during summer.
에어컨 전기세 너무 많이 나와서 걱정이에요.
I'm worried because the air conditioner electricity bill is too high.
Giving practical advice on appliance maintenance.
에어컨 필터 청소 안 하면 냄새 나요.
If you don't clean the air conditioner filter, it will smell.
Cultural Context
The '에어컨' (air conditioner) is an absolute necessity during Korea's hot and extremely humid summers. Most homes, offices, and public spaces are equipped with them. There's often a '에어컨 전쟁' (air conditioner war) in shared spaces, where some prefer it colder and others want to save energy. Many Koreans use a combination of '에어컨' and '선풍기' (fan) to circulate cool air more efficiently and reduce electricity consumption.
Editorial note
We review entries like 에어컨 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
에어컨 켜다
To turn on the air conditioner
에어컨 끄다
To turn off the air conditioner
에어컨 바람
Air conditioner breeze / air
Related Expressions
냉방
naengbang
Air conditioning / Cooling (system)
냉방병
naengbangbyeong
Air conditioner sickness (feeling unwell from too much AC)
선풍기
seonpunggi
Fan (often used with AC)
난방
nanbang
Heating (opposite of cooling)
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