Korean Dictionary
How to say "Steam Cleaner" in Korean
“Steam Cleaner” in Korean is 스팀 청소기 (pronounced "Seutim Cheongsogi").
스팀 청소기
Seutim Cheongsogi
Usage & Context
Steam cleaners are popular in Korean homes for deep cleaning and sanitizing floors and surfaces without harsh chemicals.
Example Sentence
스팀 청소기로 바닥을 깨끗하게 청소해요.
I clean the floor thoroughly with the steam cleaner.
How to use 스팀 청소기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Steam Cleaner” is 스팀 청소기, romanized as Seutim Cheongsogi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '스팀 청소기' is pronounced 'Seu-tim Cheong-so-gi'. '스' is like 'sue' but with a very short 'u' sound, almost 'suh'. '팀' sounds like 'team'. '청' is like 'chung' in 'chungus'. '소' is like 'so' in 'so-so'. '기' is like 'gee' in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
Deep cleaning the bathroom.
스팀 청소기로 화장실 타일을 소독했어요.
I disinfected the bathroom tiles with a steam cleaner.
Recommending a product to a new parent.
이 스팀 청소기는 살균 효과가 뛰어나서 아기가 있는 집에 좋아요.
This steam cleaner has excellent sterilizing effects, so it's good for homes with babies.
Sharing a cleaning tip with a friend.
바닥 청소는 스팀 청소기가 최고예요. 정말 깨끗해져요!
For floor cleaning, a steam cleaner is the best. It gets really clean!
Cultural Context
Cleanliness, especially of floors, is highly valued in Korean homes, partly because people often sit or sleep on the floor (due to 'ondol' heated flooring). Steam cleaners are popular for their ability to sanitize surfaces without harsh chemicals, making them ideal for homes with children or pets. They are frequently used for deep cleaning, particularly for floors and bathrooms.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
스팀 청소기로 청소할까?
Shall I clean with the steam cleaner?
스팀 청소기 좀 빌려줄 수 있어?
Can you lend me your steam cleaner?
스팀 청소기 새로 사야겠어.
I need to buy a new steam cleaner.
Related Expressions
청소하다
cheongsohada
to clean
진공청소기
jingong cheongsogi
vacuum cleaner
물걸레
mulgeolle
wet mop
살균하다
salgyunhada
to sterilize/disinfect
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