Korean Dictionary

How to say “Ondol (floor heating)” in Korean

온돌

Ondol

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Usage & Context

Korea's traditional radiant floor heating system, where heat from fires or modern pipes flows under the floor to warm rooms from below. Koreans traditionally sat, slept, and ate on heated floors. Modern apartments use water-based ondol (수온돌). The system is spreading globally due to its comfort and efficiency.

Example Sentence

온돌 바닥에 누우면 너무 따뜻하고 편안해요.

Lying on an ondol floor feels so warm and comfortable.

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