Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shower" in Korean
“Shower” in Korean is 샤워 (pronounced "shaweo").
샤워
shaweo
Usage & Context
A shower is a common way to bathe in Korean homes. The term 샤워 is a loanword from English. Many Koreans prefer showers over baths due to space constraints in apartments.
Example Sentence
아침에 샤워를 해요.
I take a shower in the morning.
How to use 샤워 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shower” is 샤워, romanized as shaweo.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 샤워.
Pronunciation Guide
샤워 (shaweo) sounds like 'sha-wuh'. 'Sha' is like in 'shampoo', and 'wuh' is like the 'w' in 'wonder' followed by the 'uh' in 'butter'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
샤워합니다
shaweohamnida
Formal polite verb form of 'to shower'.
Casual (반말)
샤워해
shaweohae
Casual polite/informal verb form of 'to shower'.
More Example Sentences
Someone talking about their post-workout routine.
운동 후에 샤워하는 게 제일 시원해요.
Showering after exercise is the most refreshing.
Someone describing their daily morning routine.
아침에 샤워하고 출근 준비를 해요.
I shower in the morning and get ready for work.
Giving a positive review of a gym or public facility.
샤워실이 깨끗해서 좋았어요.
The shower room was clean, which was nice.
Cultural Context
샤워 (shaweo) is the most common way to bathe in modern Korean households, especially in apartments where bathtubs might be small or absent. While many Koreans enjoy a quick daily shower, visiting a public bathhouse (목욕탕, mokyoktang) for a longer, more thorough wash and soak is also a popular cultural activity, often done with family or friends. The term '샤워' itself is a direct loanword from English, reflecting its relatively modern adoption compared to traditional bathing practices.
Editorial note
We review entries like 샤워 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
샤워하다
to take a shower
샤워 부스
shower booth
샤워젤
shower gel
Related Expressions
목욕
mogyok
bath (noun)
목욕하다
mogyokhada
to take a bath
샤워실
shaweosil
shower room
샤워기
shaweogi
shower head
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