Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kitchen Sink" in Korean
“Kitchen Sink” in Korean is 싱크대 (pronounced "Singkeudae").
싱크대
Singkeudae
Usage & Context
The kitchen sink is an essential fixture in Korean kitchens where food is washed and dishes are cleaned. Korean kitchens feature large double sinks.
Example Sentence
싱크대에서 설거지를 해요.
I wash dishes at the kitchen sink.
How to use 싱크대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kitchen Sink” is 싱크대, romanized as Singkeudae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
싱 (sing) sounds like 'sing' in English, but the 'g' is softer, like the 'ng' in 'song'. 크 (keu) sounds like 'kuh' in 'cup' with a light 'oo' sound. 대 (dae) sounds like 'day' in English. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing a messy kitchen.
싱크대에 그릇이 가득 쌓여 있어요.
The sink is piled high with dishes.
Giving instructions for kitchen waste disposal.
음식물 쓰레기는 싱크대 거름망에 버려야 해요.
Food waste should be thrown into the sink strainer.
Expressing satisfaction while house hunting.
새로 이사 갈 집 싱크대가 너무 마음에 들어요.
I really like the kitchen sink in the new house we're moving to.
Cultural Context
Korean kitchens often feature large, deep double sinks, which are practical for washing many dishes, soaking vegetables, and various cooking tasks. Many sinks include a built-in food waste disposer or a separate strainer (거름망, georeummang) for food scraps. The term 싱크대 (singkeudae) refers to the entire sink unit, including the basin and the surrounding countertop.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
싱크대에서 설거지하다
to wash dishes at the sink
싱크대 막히다
the sink is clogged
싱크대 청소
sink cleaning
Related Expressions
설거지통
seolgeojitong
dishwashing basin
개수대
gaesudae
sink (more formal/technical)
수도꼭지
sudokkokji
faucet, tap
주방
jubang
kitchen
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