Korean Dictionary
How to say "Air Conditioning" in Korean
“Air Conditioning” in Korean is 에어컨 (pronounced "eaikon").
에어컨
eaikon
Usage & Context
A device that cools and controls temperature. Air conditioning is common in Korean homes and offices. Essential during hot summers.
Example Sentence
에어컨을 켜야 해요.
You need to turn on the air conditioning.
How to use 에어컨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Air Conditioning” is 에어컨, romanized as eaikon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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
에어컨 (eaikon): "E-eo" sounds like "eh-uh" (like the "e" in "bed" followed by "uh"). "Keon" sounds like "kuhn" (like "cone" but with a softer 'o' sound, closer to "kun" as in "fun"). The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on "keon."
More Example Sentences
Someone complaining about getting sick from AC.
에어컨 바람 때문에 감기 걸렸어요.
I caught a cold because of the air conditioner wind.
Someone realizing a household chore needs to be done.
에어컨 필터 청소 좀 해야겠어요.
I should clean the air conditioner filter.
A parent advising their child or a general warning about energy consumption.
에어컨을 너무 오래 켜두면 전기세 많이 나와요.
If you leave the air conditioner on for too long, the electricity bill will be high.
Cultural Context
에어컨 (eaikon) is a ubiquitous appliance in Korea, especially given the hot and humid summers. It's often used interchangeably with "냉방" (cooling) in daily conversation. Many Koreans are mindful of "전기세" (electricity bills) when using air conditioners, leading to common practices like setting timers or using "절전 모드" (energy-saving mode). The term "에어컨 바람" (air conditioner wind) is often associated with catching a cold or developing "냉방병" (cooling sickness).
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
에어컨 좀 켜주세요.
Please turn on the air conditioner.
에어컨 바람이 너무 세요.
The air conditioner wind is too strong.
에어컨 온도를 낮추다/올리다.
To lower/raise the air conditioner temperature.
Related Expressions
냉방
naengbang
Cooling
선풍기
seonpunggi
Electric fan
제습기
jeseupgi
Dehumidifier
전기세
jeongise
Electricity bill
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