Korean Dictionary
How to say "Oven" in Korean
“Oven” in Korean is 오븐 (pronounced "obun").
오븐
obun
Usage & Context
Cooking appliance using dry heat. Essential for baking and roasting. Requires preheating for consistent results.
Example Sentence
오븐에서 구워요.
I bake in the oven.
How to use 오븐 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Oven” is 오븐, romanized as obun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "오븐" (obun) sounds like "oh" (as in 'oh no') followed by "boon" (as in 'moon' but with a 'b'). The 'o' is a clear, open 'o' sound. The 'eu' is a short, neutral vowel, like the 'u' in 'but' but with lips slightly more relaxed.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting baking pizza for a meal.
오븐에 피자 구울까요?
Shall we bake pizza in the oven?
Describing a step in preparing to bake.
오븐 예열하는 중이에요.
I'm preheating the oven.
Recommending an oven for a specific purpose.
이 오븐은 베이킹에 정말 좋아요.
This oven is really good for baking.
Cultural Context
While traditional Korean cooking often relies on stovetops, ovens have become increasingly common in modern Korean households, especially with the rise of home baking and Western-style dishes. Many apartments come with built-in ovens, or people buy combination microwave-oven units. You'll often see characters in K-dramas using ovens for baking cookies or roasting chicken, reflecting this shift in culinary habits.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
오븐에 굽다
to bake in the oven
오븐 예열하다
to preheat the oven
오븐 청소하다
to clean the oven
Related Expressions
전자레인지
jeonjareinji
microwave oven
에어프라이어
eeopeurai-eo
air fryer
굽다
gupda
to bake, to roast
요리하다
yorihada
to cook
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