Korean Dictionary
How to say "Plumbing" in Korean
“Plumbing” in Korean is 배관 (pronounced "Baegwan").
배관
Baegwan
Usage & Context
Water and waste systems in buildings. Essential infrastructure.
Example Sentence
배관이 고장났어요.
The plumbing is broken.
How to use 배관 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Plumbing” is 배관, romanized as Baegwan.
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 배관.
Pronunciation Guide
배 (bae) sounds like 'bae' in 'bay'. 관 (gwan) sounds like 'gwan' in 'Gwangju'. Put it together: 'Bae-gwan'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a common household problem.
화장실 배관이 막혀서 물이 안 내려가요.
The bathroom plumbing is clogged, so the water isn't draining.
Discussing common issues with older real estate.
오래된 아파트는 배관 문제가 자주 생겨요.
Old apartments often have plumbing issues.
Commenting on the quality of new construction.
새 건물이라 배관 공사가 깔끔하게 되어 있어요.
It's a new building, so the plumbing work is neatly done.
Cultural Context
'배관' is a practical term often encountered when dealing with household repairs or construction. In older Korean homes or apartments, '배관' issues like leaks or clogs can be common, leading to calls for repair services. It's not a term used in casual conversation unless a specific problem arises, highlighting its functional rather than conversational usage.
Editorial note
We review entries like 배관 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
배관 공사
plumbing work
배관 문제
plumbing problem
배관공
plumber
Related Expressions
수도
sudo
tap water, water supply
하수구
hasugu
drain, sewer
누수
nusu
water leak
공사
gongsa
construction, work
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