Korean Dictionary
How to say "Laundry Drying Rack" in Korean
“Laundry Drying Rack” in Korean is 빨래 건조대 (pronounced "Ppallae Geonjodae").
빨래 건조대
Ppallae Geonjodae
Usage & Context
Laundry drying racks are common in Korean homes for air drying clothes indoors. Many Koreans avoid using tumble dryers to preserve fabric quality.
Example Sentence
빨래 건조대에 세탁한 옷을 널어요.
I hang washed clothes on the laundry drying rack.
How to use 빨래 건조대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Laundry Drying Rack” is 빨래 건조대, romanized as Ppallae Geonjodae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 빨래 건조대.
Pronunciation Guide
For 빨래 (Ppallae), 'Ppal' sounds like 'pal' with a strong 'p', and 'lae' rhymes with 'lay'. For 건조대 (Geonjodae), 'Geon' is like 'gun', 'jo' like 'joe', and 'dae' like 'day'. Emphasize the first syllable of each part.
More Example Sentences
Describing a common situation on a rainy day.
비가 와서 빨래 건조대에 옷을 널었어요.
It rained, so I hung the clothes on the laundry drying rack.
Commenting on a new purchase for the home.
새로 산 빨래 건조대가 아주 튼튼해요.
The new laundry drying rack I bought is very sturdy.
Expressing a limitation with the current drying rack.
빨래 건조대가 너무 작아서 큰 이불은 못 널어요.
The laundry drying rack is too small, so I can't hang a large blanket.
Cultural Context
Many Koreans prefer air-drying clothes, especially indoors on a 빨래 건조대, to protect fabric and save energy. Balconies (베란다) are often used for this purpose, and you'll commonly see these racks there. Tumble dryers are less common than in Western countries, though their popularity is growing, particularly in newer apartments.
Editorial note
We review entries like 빨래 건조대 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
빨래 건조대에 널다
to hang on the laundry drying rack
빨래 건조대를 접다
to fold the laundry drying rack
빨래 건조대를 펴다
to unfold the laundry drying rack
Related Expressions
빨래
Ppallae
laundry
건조기
Geonjogi
dryer (machine)
널다
Neolda
to hang (clothes)
세탁기
Setakgi
washing machine
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