Korean Dictionary
How to say "Indoor Air Quality" in Korean
“Indoor Air Quality” in Korean is 실내 공기질 (pronounced "silnae gonggijil").
실내 공기질
silnae gonggijil
Usage & Context
The quality of air inside buildings. Indoor air quality is important for health in Korea. People use air purifiers to improve indoor air quality.
Example Sentence
실내 공기질을 개선해야 해요.
You need to improve indoor air quality.
How to use 실내 공기질 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Indoor Air Quality” is 실내 공기질, romanized as silnae gonggijil.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
실내 (silnae): "Sil" sounds like "sill" (as in "sill of a window"). "Nae" sounds like "nay" (as in "neigh"). 공기질 (gonggijil): "Gong" sounds like "goh-ng" (rhymes with "song"). "Gi" sounds like "gee" (as in "geese" without the 'se'). "Jil" sounds like "jill" (as in the name "Jill"). The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A health tip from a doctor or a public service announcement.
환기를 자주 해서 실내 공기질을 관리해야 해요.
You need to manage indoor air quality by ventilating frequently.
Someone recommending an appliance to a friend.
이 공기청정기는 실내 공기질을 아주 좋게 만들어줘요.
This air purifier makes the indoor air quality very good.
A news report or an expert explaining environmental issues.
미세먼지가 심할 때는 실내 공기질도 나빠질 수 있어요.
When fine dust is severe, indoor air quality can also worsen.
Cultural Context
With increasing awareness of fine dust (미세먼지) and yellow dust (황사), "실내 공기질" (indoor air quality) has become a significant concern for Koreans. Many households invest in high-quality air purifiers (공기청정기) and monitor indoor air quality using smart devices. It's common to see people discussing the importance of ventilation and the impact of outdoor air pollution on indoor environments, especially in apartments where natural ventilation might be limited.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
실내 공기질이 안 좋아요.
The indoor air quality is bad.
실내 공기질을 측정해 보세요.
Try measuring the indoor air quality.
실내 공기질 개선이 필요해요.
Indoor air quality improvement is needed.
Related Expressions
공기청정기
gonggicheongjeonggi
Air purifier
환기
hwangi
Ventilation
미세먼지
misemeonji
Fine dust
쾌적하다
kwaejeokhada
To be pleasant/comfortable (often used for air quality)
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