Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pot" in Korean
“Pot” in Korean is 냄비 (pronounced "naembi").
냄비
naembi
Usage & Context
Deep cooking vessel with handles. Essential for boiling and simmering. Comes in various sizes.
Example Sentence
냄비에 물을 끓여요.
I boil water in a pot.
How to use 냄비 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pot” is 냄비, romanized as naembi.
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 냄비.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Naem,' sounds like 'name' without the final 'e' sound. The second syllable, 'bi,' sounds exactly like the English word 'bee.' Put it together: NAYM-bee, with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Asking for help in the kitchen.
라면 끓일 냄비 좀 꺼내줄래?
Can you get out a pot for boiling ramyeon?
Recommending a specific pot.
이 냄비는 국 끓이기에 딱 좋아요.
This pot is perfect for making soup.
Warning someone about a hot pot.
냄비가 너무 뜨거우니 조심해!
The pot is very hot, so be careful!
Cultural Context
In Korean kitchens, '냄비' is indispensable, especially for beloved dishes like ramyeon (라면) and various stews (찌개, 국). You'll often see families sharing a large pot of stew directly from the stove at the dining table, a common and cozy dining practice. Different sizes are used for different purposes, from small individual ramyeon pots to large ones for family gatherings.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
냄비에 물 붓다
Pour water into a pot
냄비 뚜껑
Pot lid
냄비 요리
Pot dish/one-pot meal
Related Expressions
뚝배기
ttukbaegi
Earthenware pot (for stews)
솥
sot
Large traditional pot, cauldron
냄비 받침
naembi batchim
Pot holder/trivet
압력밥솥
amnyeokbapsot
Pressure cooker (for rice)
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