Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pressure Cooker" in Korean
“Pressure Cooker” in Korean is 압력밥솥 (pronounced "apryeok bapssot").
압력밥솥
apryeok bapssot
Usage & Context
Cooking vessel using steam pressure for faster cooking. Essential for busy Korean households. Reduces cooking time significantly.
Example Sentence
압력밥솥에서 밥을 지어요.
I cook rice in a pressure cooker.
How to use 압력밥솥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pressure Cooker” is 압력밥솥, romanized as apryeok bapssot.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
압 (ap) sounds like 'ap' in 'apple' with a soft 'p'. 력 (ryeok) sounds like 'ryuk' or 'ryock'. 밥 (bap) sounds like 'bop' or 'bahp'. 솥 (ssot) sounds like 'ssot' with a tense 's' (like a prolonged 's' sound) and 'ot' like 'oat' but shorter. Together: 'ap-ryeok bahp-ssot'.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a cooking method to a friend.
압력밥솥으로 밥을 하면 훨씬 찰지고 맛있어요.
If you cook rice in a pressure cooker, it's much stickier and tastier.
Talking about a durable kitchen appliance.
우리 집 압력밥솥은 10년 넘게 쓰고 있어요.
Our household's pressure cooker has been used for over 10 years.
Highlighting the efficiency of the appliance for various dishes.
갈비찜도 압력밥솥에 하면 빨리 익어요.
Even galbijjim (braised short ribs) cooks quickly in a pressure cooker.
Cultural Context
The '압력밥솥' is an iconic and almost indispensable appliance in most Korean households. While regular rice cookers are common, pressure rice cookers are highly favored for producing perfectly cooked, fluffy, and slightly sticky rice (찰진 밥, chaljin bap) quickly. Many Korean families invest in high-quality electric pressure rice cookers from brands like Cuckoo or Cuchen, which often feature advanced functions and voice guides. Beyond rice, they are also used for cooking tough meats or beans, significantly reducing cooking time.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
압력밥솥에 밥하다
To cook rice in a pressure cooker
압력밥솥으로 요리하다
To cook with a pressure cooker
압력밥솥 뚜껑
Pressure cooker lid
Related Expressions
밥솥
bapssot
Rice cooker (general term)
전기밥솥
jeongibapssot
Electric rice cooker
밥을 짓다
babeul jitda
To cook rice
찰진 밥
chaljin bap
Sticky/chewy rice
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