Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dishwasher" in Korean
“Dishwasher” in Korean is 식기세척기 (pronounced "sikgiseseokgi").
식기세척기
sikgiseseokgi
Usage & Context
A dishwasher is used for washing dishes automatically. The term 식기세척기 is becoming more common in modern Korean homes. It's a convenient appliance for busy households.
Example Sentence
식기세척기에 접시를 넣어요.
I put dishes in the dishwasher.
How to use 식기세척기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dishwasher” is 식기세척기, romanized as sikgiseseokgi.
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 식기세척기.
Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce 식기세척기 (sikgiseseokgi), break it down: 'Sik-gi-se-cheok-gi.' 'Sik' is like 'sick.' 'Gi' is like 'gee' in 'geese.' 'Se' is like 'seh' (as in 'set'). 'Cheok' is like 'chuk' (as in 'chuck'). The final 'gi' is again like 'gee'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a family member about completing a household chore.
식기세척기에 그릇 다 넣었어?
Did you put all the dishes in the dishwasher?
Discussing modern home appliances and their growing popularity.
요즘 식기세척기가 필수가전이래요.
They say dishwashers are essential appliances nowadays.
Asking for instructions on how to properly use a new dishwasher.
식기세척기 세제는 어디에 넣어야 해요?
Where should I put the dishwasher detergent?
Cultural Context
While common in Western homes, '식기세척기' (sikgiseseokgi) has historically been less prevalent in Korea due to smaller kitchen sizes and the cultural norm of hand-washing dishes, often by mothers or grandmothers. However, with changing lifestyles, smaller families, and more compact, efficient models, dishwashers are rapidly gaining popularity in modern Korean apartments and homes, especially among younger generations seeking convenience and time-saving solutions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 식기세척기 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
식기세척기 돌릴 시간이야.
It's time to run the dishwasher.
식기세척기 안에 넣어 놔.
Put it in the dishwasher.
식기세척기 고장 났어.
The dishwasher is broken.
Related Expressions
설거지하다
seolgeojihada
to do dishes (by hand)
세탁기
setakgi
washing machine
건조기
geonjogi
dryer
가전제품
gajeonjephum
home appliances
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