Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bathroom Vanity" in Korean
“Bathroom Vanity” in Korean is 세면대 (pronounced "Semyeondae").
세면대
Semyeondae
Usage & Context
Bathroom vanities with sink and mirror are essential bathroom fixtures in Korean homes. Modern Korean bathroom vanities often feature integrated lighting and storage.
Example Sentence
세면대에서 아침에 세수를 해요.
I wash my face at the bathroom vanity in the morning.
How to use 세면대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bathroom Vanity” is 세면대, romanized as Semyeondae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
세 (se) sounds like 'say' in 'saying'. 면 (myeon) sounds like 'myun' (like 'my-un' quickly), similar to 'myeon' in 'ramyeon'. 대 (dae) sounds like 'day' in 'daylight'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a plumbing issue at home.
세면대에 물이 잘 안 내려가요.
The water isn't draining well in the sink.
Complimenting bathroom decor.
화장실 세면대가 너무 예뻐요.
The bathroom vanity is so pretty.
Describing a daily routine with children.
아이들이 세면대에서 손 씻는 걸 좋아해요.
Kids like washing their hands at the sink.
Cultural Context
A '세면대' refers to the bathroom sink and often the entire vanity unit. In Korean homes, bathrooms are typically designed as 'wet rooms' where the entire floor can get wet, but the 세면대 area is the primary spot for personal hygiene like washing faces and brushing teeth. Modern Korean apartments often feature sleek, integrated 세면대 designs with smart storage and lighting, reflecting contemporary interior trends.
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Common Phrases
세면대에서 손 씻으세요.
Please wash your hands at the sink.
세면대 막혔어요.
The sink is clogged.
세면대 청소해야겠어요.
I need to clean the sink.
Related Expressions
싱크대
singkeudae
Kitchen sink
욕조
yokjo
Bathtub
거울
geoul
Mirror
수도꼭지
sudokkokji
Faucet/Tap
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