Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gas Stove" in Korean
“Gas Stove” in Korean is 가스레인지 (pronounced "Gaseu Reinji").
가스레인지
Gaseu Reinji
Usage & Context
Gas stoves are common in Korean kitchens, used for cooking Korean dishes that require high heat. Induction cooktops are also increasingly popular.
Example Sentence
가스레인지에서 찌개를 끓여요.
I boil jjigae on the gas stove.
How to use 가스레인지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gas Stove” is 가스레인지, romanized as Gaseu Reinji.
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 가스레인지.
Pronunciation Guide
가스 (gaseu) sounds like 'ga' in 'garden' followed by 'seu' like 'Sue' but with a shorter 's' and the 'eu' vowel (like 'u' in 'but' with lips rounded). 레인지 (reinji) sounds like 're' in 'red', 'in' in 'in', and 'ji' like 'jee' in 'jeep'. Combine as 'Ga-seu Rain-jee'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a common household appliance issue.
가스레인지 불이 잘 안 켜져요.
The gas stove burner isn't lighting well.
Discussing kitchen appliances in a new home.
새로 이사 온 집은 인덕션이라 가스레인지가 없어요.
The new house I moved into has an induction cooktop, so there's no gas stove.
Giving a simple cooking instruction.
가스레인지 위에 냄비를 올려놓고 끓이세요.
Put the pot on the gas stove and boil it.
Cultural Context
Gas stoves have been a staple in Korean kitchens for traditional cooking, especially for dishes like jjigae (stews) that benefit from direct flame and high heat. While still common, induction cooktops (인덕션, indeoksyeon) are increasingly popular in newer apartments due to safety concerns and ease of cleaning. Despite this shift, many Koreans still prefer gas stoves for their responsiveness and familiar cooking experience.
Editorial note
We review entries like 가스레인지 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
가스레인지 불을 켜다
to turn on the gas stove (burner)
가스레인지에서 요리하다
to cook on the gas stove
가스레인지 청소
gas stove cleaning
Related Expressions
인덕션
indeoksyeon
Induction cooktop
전기레인지
jeongi reinji
Electric stove/cooktop
오븐
obeun
Oven
화구
hwagu
Burner (of a stove)
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