Korean Dictionary
How to say "Electric Kettle" in Korean
“Electric Kettle” in Korean is 전기 포트 (pronounced "Jeongi Poteu").
전기 포트
Jeongi Poteu
Usage & Context
Electric kettles are standard kitchen appliances in Korean homes, used for making tea, coffee, and instant noodles. Fast boiling kettles are very popular.
Example Sentence
전기 포트로 물을 끓여서 라면을 끓여요.
I boil water with the electric kettle to make ramen.
How to use 전기 포트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Electric Kettle” is 전기 포트, romanized as Jeongi Poteu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
전 (jeon) sounds like 'jun' in 'junior'. 기 (gi) is like 'gee' in 'geese'. 포 (po) sounds like 'poe' as in Edgar Allan Poe. 트 (teu) is a soft 'tuh' sound, similar to 't' in 'butter'. Together, it's 'Jun-gee Poe-tuh'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a morning routine involving coffee.
아침에 커피 마시려고 전기 포트로 물 끓였어요.
I boiled water with the electric kettle to drink coffee in the morning.
Highlighting the convenience of an appliance for a common task.
라면 끓일 때 전기 포트가 진짜 편해요.
The electric kettle is really convenient when making ramen.
Expressing satisfaction with a recent purchase.
새로 산 전기 포트가 디자인도 예쁘고 물도 빨리 끓어요.
The new electric kettle I bought has a pretty design and boils water quickly.
Cultural Context
Electric kettles are a staple in almost every Korean household and office. They are indispensable for quickly boiling water for instant noodles (라면), instant coffee (믹스커피), various teas, or even for preparing baby formula. The speed at which they boil water is often a key selling point, reflecting the fast-paced nature of Korean daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 전기 포트 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
전기 포트로 물 끓여요
I boil water with an electric kettle.
전기 포트 좀 빌려줄 수 있어요?
Can I borrow your electric kettle?
전기 포트가 없으면 불편해요
It's inconvenient without an electric kettle.
Related Expressions
물 끓이다
mul kkeurida
to boil water
주전자
jujeonja
kettle (general, often stovetop)
라면
ramyeon
instant noodles
믹스커피
mikseukeopi
instant coffee mix
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