Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rug" in Korean
“Rug” in Korean is 러그 (pronounced "Reogu").
러그
Reogu
Usage & Context
Rugs are popular home accessories in Korean living rooms and bedrooms. Korean homes use rugs to add warmth and style to rooms.
Example Sentence
거실에 넓은 러그를 깔았어요.
I laid a large rug in the living room.
How to use 러그 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rug” is 러그, romanized as Reogu.
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 러그.
Pronunciation Guide
러 (reo) sounds like 'luh' in 'lunar' but with a softer 'r' sound, almost like an 'l'. 그 (geu) sounds like 'goo' in 'goose' but with a shorter, sharper 'g' and the 'eu' vowel (like 'u' in 'but' with lips slightly rounded). Combine as 'Luh-goo' with even stress.
More Example Sentences
Shopping for home decor, feeling the texture of a rug.
이 러그는 촉감이 정말 부드러워요.
This rug feels really soft.
Decorating a child's room with a themed rug.
아이 방에 귀여운 동물 러그를 깔아줬어요.
I laid a cute animal rug in the kid's room.
Preparing the home for colder weather.
겨울이라 거실에 두꺼운 러그가 필요해요.
It's winter, so we need a thick rug in the living room.
Cultural Context
Rugs are a popular home accessory in modern Korean living rooms and bedrooms, adding warmth and style. While traditional Korean homes (한옥, hanok) with their 온돌 (ondol) floor heating historically used minimal floor coverings, contemporary apartments frequently incorporate rugs to define spaces and enhance coziness, especially during colder months. You'll often spot stylish rugs in K-drama apartment sets.
Editorial note
We review entries like 러그 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
러그를 깔다
to lay a rug
러그 위에서
on the rug
예쁜 러그
pretty rug
Related Expressions
카펫
kapet
Carpet (often wall-to-wall)
매트
maeteu
Mat (smaller, for specific areas)
담요
damnyo
Blanket (for warmth, not floor covering)
깔개
kkalgae
Mat/covering (general term for something laid on the floor)
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