Korean Dictionary
How to say "Indoor Plant" in Korean
“Indoor Plant” in Korean is 실내 식물 (pronounced "Sillae Singmul").
실내 식물
Sillae Singmul
Usage & Context
Indoor plants are popular in Korean homes for air purification and decoration. Snake plants and money trees are among the most popular indoor plants in Korea.
Example Sentence
실내 식물을 키우면 공기가 좋아져요.
Keeping indoor plants improves the air quality.
How to use 실내 식물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Indoor Plant” is 실내 식물, romanized as Sillae Singmul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '실내 식물' as 'shill-lay shing-mool'. '실내' (sillae) sounds like 'shill-lay', with 'shill' rhyming with 'fill'. '식물' (singmul) is pronounced 'shing-mool', like 'sing' in 'singing' followed by 'mool' like 'pool'.
More Example Sentences
Commenting on home decor changes.
거실에 실내 식물을 두니 분위기가 훨씬 좋아졌어요.
Putting indoor plants in the living room really improved the atmosphere.
Asking for advice at a plant shop or from a friend.
어떤 실내 식물이 키우기 쉬울까요?
Which indoor plants are easy to grow?
Discussing environmental concerns and solutions.
미세먼지 때문에 공기 정화 실내 식물을 많이 찾아요.
Because of fine dust, many people look for air-purifying indoor plants.
Cultural Context
Indoor plants are incredibly popular in Korea, not just for decoration but also for their perceived air-purifying qualities, especially given concerns about fine dust (미세먼지, misaemeonji). Snake plants (산세베리아, sanseberia) and money trees (파키라, pakira) are common choices. The trend of '반려식물' (ballyeosikmul), or 'companion plants,' where people treat plants like pets, also highlights the growing affection for greenery in Korean homes.
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 식물을 키우다
to grow indoor plants
실내 식물 인테리어
indoor plant interior design
실내 식물 관리
indoor plant care
Related Expressions
화분
hwabun
flower pot
식물
singmul
plant
공기 정화 식물
gonggi jeonghwa singmul
air purifying plant
반려식물
ballyeosikmul
companion plant
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