Korean Dictionary
How to say "Heater" in Korean
“Heater” in Korean is 난방기 (pronounced "nanbanggi").
난방기
nanbanggi
Usage & Context
A heater is used for warming homes during winter. The term 난방기 is essential in Korean households. Most Korean homes have central heating systems.
Example Sentence
겨울에 난방기를 켜요.
I turn on the heater in winter.
How to use 난방기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Heater” is 난방기, romanized as nanbanggi.
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 난방기.
Pronunciation Guide
난 (nan) sounds like 'nan' as in 'nanny'. 방 (bang) sounds like 'bang' as in 'bang a drum'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. The 'n' and 'b' sounds flow smoothly. Stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Expressing discomfort due to cold weather in a home or office.
겨울이라 난방기 없으면 너무 추워요.
It's winter, so it's too cold without a heater.
Enjoying the warmth provided by Korea's underfloor heating system.
난방기 틀고 바닥에 앉아 있으니 따뜻하네요.
It's warm sitting on the floor with the heater on.
Complaining about a common side effect of certain heating appliances.
이 난방기는 공기를 너무 건조하게 만들어요.
This heater makes the air too dry.
Cultural Context
While '난방기' (heater) can refer to various heating appliances, the primary heating system in most Korean homes is '온돌' (ondol), a traditional underfloor heating system. When Koreans say '난방 켜다' (turn on the heating), they are usually referring to activating the ondol system, which warms the entire floor. It's common to sit, eat, or even sleep directly on the warm floor during winter, a unique aspect of Korean comfort.
Editorial note
We review entries like 난방기 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
난방기 켜다
To turn on the heater (or heating system)
난방기 끄다
To turn off the heater (or heating system)
난방비
Heating bill
Related Expressions
난방
nanbang
Heating (system)
온돌
ondol
Traditional Korean underfloor heating system
전기난로
jeonginallo
Electric heater (portable)
보일러
boilleo
Boiler (often used interchangeably with the heating system)
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