Korean Dictionary
How to say "Laundry Service" in Korean
“Laundry Service” in Korean is 세탁 서비스 (pronounced "setak seobiseu").
세탁 서비스
setak seobiseu
Usage & Context
Laundry services are offered by hotels to clean and press guest clothing. This service is convenient for travelers on extended stays.
Example Sentence
호텔 세탁 서비스를 이용했어요.
I used the hotel laundry service.
How to use 세탁 서비스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Laundry Service” is 세탁 서비스, romanized as setak seobiseu.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
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 세탁 서비스.
Pronunciation Guide
세 (se) sounds like 'say'. 탁 (tak) sounds like 'tack' in 'thumbtack'. 서 (seo) is like 'saw' but with a softer 's' and the 'o' like in 'son'. 비 (bi) sounds like 'bee'. 스 (seu) is like 'soo' but with a very short 'u' sound, almost just 'ss'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the necessity of laundry service for an extended trip.
장기 투숙이라 세탁 서비스가 꼭 필요해요.
Since it's a long stay, laundry service is definitely needed.
Discussing the pros and cons of hotel laundry.
호텔 세탁 서비스는 좀 비싸지만 편리해요.
Hotel laundry service is a bit expensive but convenient.
Using laundry service due to an urgent need for clean clothes.
급하게 입을 옷이 없어서 세탁 서비스에 맡겼어요.
I had no clothes to wear urgently, so I sent them to laundry service.
Cultural Context
Hotel laundry services in Korea are generally efficient and reliable, especially in mid-to-high-range hotels. While convenient, they can be quite expensive, leading many budget-conscious travelers or long-term residents to seek out local laundromats (코인 세탁소, koin setakso) or dry cleaners (세탁소, setakso) for more affordable options. The term '세탁 서비스' specifically refers to the service provided, often by hotels or dedicated companies.
Editorial note
We review entries like 세탁 서비스 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
세탁 서비스를 이용하다
to use laundry service
세탁물을 맡기다
to drop off laundry
세탁 서비스 요금
laundry service fee
Related Expressions
세탁소
setakso
laundromat/dry cleaner (the place)
코인 세탁소
koin setakso
coin laundromat
드라이클리닝
deuraikeullining
dry cleaning
빨래하다
ppallaehada
to do laundry (verb)
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