Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dryer" in Korean
“Dryer” in Korean is 건조기 (pronounced "geondogi").
건조기
geondogi
Usage & Context
A dryer is used for drying clothes. The term 건조기 is becoming more common in Korean homes. Many Koreans prefer air-drying clothes due to space constraints.
Example Sentence
젖은 옷을 건조기에 넣어요.
I put wet clothes in the dryer.
How to use 건조기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dryer” is 건조기, romanized as geondogi.
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 건조기.
Pronunciation Guide
건 (geon) sounds like 'gun' in English. 조 (jo) sounds like 'joe' in 'Joe Biden'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. The 'n' in 건 slightly softens the 'j' sound. Stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Expressing satisfaction with the convenience of a dryer.
건조기 덕분에 빨래 널 필요 없어서 좋아요.
Thanks to the dryer, I don't need to hang laundry, which is great.
Realizing a routine household maintenance task needs to be done.
건조기 필터 청소해야 할 것 같아요.
I think I need to clean the dryer filter.
Discussing the energy efficiency of newer appliance models.
요즘 건조기는 전기세 많이 안 나온대요.
They say modern dryers don't use much electricity.
Cultural Context
While '세탁기' (washing machine) is standard in Korean homes, '건조기' (dryer) has seen a surge in popularity, especially in apartments where balcony space for air-drying is limited or during the humid monsoon season. Many Koreans still air-dry certain clothes or use a '세탁건조기' (washer-dryer combo), but standalone dryers are increasingly common for their convenience and efficiency.
Editorial note
We review entries like 건조기 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
건조기에 넣다
To put (clothes) in the dryer
건조기 돌리다
To run the dryer
건조기에서 꺼내다
To take (clothes) out of the dryer
Related Expressions
건조
geonjo
Drying / Dryness
건조하다
geonjohada
To be dry
빨래건조대
ppallaegondae
Laundry drying rack
세탁건조기
setakgeondogi
Washer-dryer combo
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