Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kiln" in Korean
“Kiln” in Korean is 가마 (pronounced "Gama").
가마
Gama
Usage & Context
The oven used to fire pottery and ceramics. An essential tool in Korean pottery traditions, with many historic kilns still in operation.
Example Sentence
도자기를 가마에 넣었습니다.
I put the ceramics in the kiln.
How to use 가마 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kiln” is 가마, romanized as Gama.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'가마' (gama) is pronounced 'gah-mah'. '가' (ga) sounds like 'gah' in 'garden', and '마' (ma) sounds like 'mah' in 'mama'. The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Describing the preparation for pottery firing.
도자기를 굽기 위해 가마에 불을 지폈어요.
I lit the kiln to fire the pottery.
Appreciating traditional craftsmanship.
전통 가마에서 구운 도자기는 특별한 매력이 있어요.
Pottery fired in a traditional kiln has a special charm.
Discussing the technical specifications of a kiln.
이 가마는 온도를 1300도까지 올릴 수 있습니다.
This kiln can raise the temperature up to 1300 degrees Celsius.
Cultural Context
The '가마' holds immense historical and cultural significance in Korea, being central to the country's renowned pottery traditions, from the exquisite Goryeo celadon to the elegant Joseon white porcelain. Traditional '장작가마' (wood-fired kilns) are still used by artisans today, often requiring meticulous care and skill, and are sometimes tourist attractions where visitors can observe the firing process.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
가마에 굽다
to fire in a kiln
전통 가마
traditional kiln
가마 소성
kiln firing
Related Expressions
도자기
dojagi
pottery, ceramics
굽다
gupda
to fire, to bake
옹기
onggi
traditional Korean earthenware
장작가마
jangjakgama
wood-fired kiln
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