Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cylinder" in Korean
“Cylinder” in Korean is 원기둥 (pronounced "Wongidung").
원기둥
Wongidung
Usage & Context
Wongidung is the Korean word for cylinder. Cylinders are three-dimensional shapes used in Korean design and architecture. They represent continuity and flow.
Example Sentence
원기둥 모양의 컵이 있어요.
There is a cylindrical cup.
How to use 원기둥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cylinder” is 원기둥, romanized as Wongidung.
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 원기둥.
Pronunciation Guide
원 (won) sounds like 'wone' in 'one'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 둥 (dung) sounds like 'doong' in 'doom'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing an architectural design.
이 건물은 원기둥 모양으로 지어져서 독특해요.
This building is built in a cylindrical shape, so it's unique.
Referring to an everyday object.
음료수 캔은 전형적인 원기둥 형태를 가지고 있어요.
A beverage can has a typical cylindrical form.
Discussing a school assignment.
수학 문제에서 원기둥의 겉넓이를 구해야 했어요.
In the math problem, I had to find the surface area of a cylinder.
Cultural Context
Like other precise geometric terms, 원기둥 is primarily used in academic, scientific, or architectural contexts. In casual conversation, Koreans might describe something as '둥근 기둥' (round pillar) or '통 모양' (tube shape) rather than using the exact term 원기둥. It's not a word you'd typically hear in everyday K-drama dialogue unless the plot involves a specific technical discussion.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
원기둥 모양
cylindrical shape
원기둥 형태
cylindrical form
원기둥 건물
cylindrical building
Related Expressions
기둥
gidung
pillar, column (general term)
원통
wontong
cylinder, tube (often for hollow ones)
원뿔
wonppul
cone (related shape)
구
gu
sphere (related shape)
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