Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sink" in Korean
“Sink” in Korean is 세면대 (pronounced "semyeondae").
세면대
semyeondae
Usage & Context
A sink is a basin with running water used for washing hands and face. In Korean homes, sinks are found in bathrooms and kitchens. The term 세면대 specifically refers to bathroom sinks.
Example Sentence
손을 세면대에서 씻어요.
I wash my hands at the sink.
How to use 세면대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sink” is 세면대, romanized as semyeondae.
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 세면대.
Pronunciation Guide
세면대 (semyeondae) sounds like 'say-myun-day'. 'Say' as in 'say hello', 'myun' like 'myriad' but shorter, and 'day' as in 'daylight'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a plumbing issue in a bathroom.
세면대에 물이 잘 안 내려가요.
The water isn't draining well in the sink.
Complimenting the design of a bathroom.
화장실 세면대가 너무 예뻐요.
The bathroom sink is so pretty.
A parent talking about their children's hygiene habits.
아이들이 세면대에서 손 씻는 걸 좋아해요.
Kids like washing their hands at the sink.
Cultural Context
세면대 (semyeondae) specifically refers to the bathroom sink, distinct from a kitchen sink which is usually called 싱크대 (singkeudae), a loanword from 'sink'. In Korean homes, 세면대 often comes with a cabinet underneath for storage of toiletries. Keeping the bathroom, including the 세면대, clean is considered important, and you'll often find various cleaning products specifically for bathroom surfaces. Many modern apartments feature stylish, minimalist 세면대 designs.
Editorial note
We review entries like 세면대 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
세면대 막힘
clogged sink
세면대 청소
sink cleaning
세면대 물때
sink water stains
Related Expressions
싱크대
singkeudae
kitchen sink
수도꼭지
sudokkokji
faucet
화장실
hwajangsil
bathroom
세수하다
sesuhada
to wash one's face
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