Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kitchen" in Korean
“Kitchen” in Korean is 부엌 (pronounced "bueok").
부엌
bueok
Usage & Context
A kitchen is a room for cooking and food preparation. The term 부엌 is commonly used in Korean homes. Most Korean kitchens are compact but well-equipped.
Example Sentence
부엌에서 요리해요.
I cook in the kitchen.
How to use 부엌 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kitchen” is 부엌, romanized as bueok.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 부엌.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "bu," sounds like "boo" in "boot." The second syllable, "eok," sounds like "uk" in "book," but with a slightly more open 'o' sound and a soft, unreleased 'k' at the end. The stress is on the first syllable, "bu."
More Example Sentences
Talking about family cooking.
우리 엄마는 부엌에서 맛있는 음식을 많이 만드세요.
My mom makes a lot of delicious food in the kitchen.
Describing a new home's features.
새 아파트는 부엌이 정말 넓고 좋아요.
The new apartment's kitchen is really spacious and nice.
Offering help with household chores.
부엌 청소는 제가 할게요.
I'll do the kitchen cleaning.
Cultural Context
Korean kitchens (부엌) are typically designed for efficiency and often feature built-in appliances and ample storage, even in smaller spaces. The kimchi refrigerator (김치냉장고, gimchi naengjanggo) is a common sight in many Korean kitchens, dedicated solely to storing kimchi and other fermented foods at optimal temperatures. You'll often see characters in K-dramas cooking or having casual conversations in the 부엌, highlighting its central role in daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 부엌 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
부엌에서 요리하다
to cook in the kitchen
부엌 청소하다
to clean the kitchen
부엌이 좁다
the kitchen is small/cramped
Related Expressions
주방
jubang
kitchen (more formal/general term, often for restaurants)
식당
sikdang
dining room / restaurant
요리하다
yorihada
to cook
냉장고
naengjanggo
refrigerator
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