Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kimchi Refrigerator" in Korean
“Kimchi Refrigerator” in Korean is 김치냉장고 (pronounced "Gimchi Naengjanggo").
김치냉장고
Gimchi Naengjanggo
Usage & Context
A dedicated kimchi refrigerator is an iconic Korean home appliance. It maintains the optimal temperature and humidity for fermenting and storing kimchi.
Example Sentence
김치냉장고는 한국 집에 꼭 필요한 가전이에요.
A kimchi refrigerator is an essential home appliance in Korean homes.
How to use 김치냉장고 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kimchi Refrigerator” is 김치냉장고, romanized as Gimchi Naengjanggo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
김치 (Gimchi) sounds like 'gim-chee', with 'gim' as in 'gimme' and 'chee' as in 'cheese'. 냉장고 (Naengjanggo) sounds like 'neng-jang-go', with 'neng' as in 'neng-myeon' (cold noodles), 'jang' as in 'jang-geum', and 'go' as in 'go home'.
More Example Sentences
A common scene in Korean homes after making a large batch of kimchi (gimjang).
우리 엄마는 김치냉장고에 김치를 가득 채워 놓으세요.
My mom fills the kimchi refrigerator with kimchi.
Appreciating the specialized function of the appliance for optimal kimchi taste.
김치냉장고 덕분에 김치가 더 맛있게 익어요.
Thanks to the kimchi refrigerator, the kimchi ferments more deliciously.
Prioritizing an essential Korean home appliance for a new home.
새로 이사 가면 김치냉장고부터 사야겠어요.
When I move, I should buy a kimchi refrigerator first.
Cultural Context
The kimchi refrigerator (김치냉장고) is an iconic and almost indispensable appliance in Korean homes. It's specifically designed to maintain the optimal low temperature and humidity for fermenting and storing kimchi, preventing it from becoming too sour too quickly. Many families make large quantities of kimchi during the annual '김장' (gimjang) season, necessitating dedicated storage. Beyond kimchi, it's often used for other fermented foods or as an extra refrigerator.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
김치냉장고에 김치를 보관하다
To store kimchi in the kimchi refrigerator
김치냉장고가 필요하다
To need a kimchi refrigerator
김치냉장고를 사다
To buy a kimchi refrigerator
Related Expressions
김치
gimchi
Kimchi (the food itself)
냉장고
naengjanggo
Refrigerator (general term)
김장
gimjang
Kimchi making (the annual tradition)
발효
baryo
Fermentation
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