Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fire Extinguisher" in Korean
“Fire Extinguisher” in Korean is 소화기 (pronounced "Sohwagi").
소화기
Sohwagi
Usage & Context
Fire extinguishers are required safety equipment in Korean buildings. Korean apartment complexes must have fire extinguishers readily accessible on each floor.
Example Sentence
집 안에 소화기를 하나 비치해 두는 것이 안전해요.
It is safe to keep a fire extinguisher in the house.
How to use 소화기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fire Extinguisher” is 소화기, romanized as Sohwagi.
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 소화기.
Pronunciation Guide
'So' sounds like the 'so' in 'so-so'. 'Hwa' is like 'wah' with an 'h' sound at the beginning. 'Gi' is like 'gee' in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
Emphasizing fire safety preparedness.
소화기 사용법을 미리 알아두는 게 좋아요.
It's good to know how to use a fire extinguisher in advance.
Noticing safety equipment in a public building.
건물 복도에 소화기가 비치되어 있습니다.
A fire extinguisher is provided in the building hallway.
Giving advice on immediate fire response.
불이 나면 소화기로 초기 진압을 해야 해요.
If a fire breaks out, you should suppress it initially with a fire extinguisher.
Cultural Context
Fire safety is a significant concern in Korea, especially in high-rise apartment buildings. It's legally mandated for buildings to have '소화기' (sohwagi) readily accessible on each floor. Regular fire drills and safety checks are common, and residents are generally aware of the importance of these devices. You'll often see them prominently displayed in public spaces and residential common areas.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
소화기 위치
fire extinguisher location
소화기 사용법
how to use a fire extinguisher
소화기를 비치하다
to provide/place a fire extinguisher
Related Expressions
화재
hwajae
fire (incident)
불
bul
fire (general)
안전
anjeon
safety
대피
daepi
evacuation
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