Korean Dictionary
How to say "Utility Room" in Korean
“Utility Room” in Korean is 다용도실 (pronounced "Dayongdosil").
다용도실
Dayongdosil
Usage & Context
Utility rooms in Korean apartments are used for laundry, cleaning supplies, and food storage. Most modern Korean apartments include a utility room adjacent to the kitchen.
Example Sentence
다용도실에 청소 도구를 보관해요.
I store cleaning tools in the utility room.
How to use 다용도실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Utility Room” is 다용도실, romanized as Dayongdosil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say '다용도실' as 'dah-yong-do-shill'. '다' (da) sounds like 'dah'. '용' (yong) sounds like 'yong' in 'belong'. '도' (do) sounds like 'doe'. '실' (sil) sounds like 'shill' as in 'fill'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the layout of a Korean apartment.
세탁기는 보통 다용도실에 있어요.
Washing machines are usually in the utility room.
Discussing storage options in a new home.
다용도실에 김치냉장고를 둘 공간이 충분해요.
There's enough space in the utility room for a kimchi refrigerator.
Complaining about a cluttered utility room.
다용도실 정리가 시급해요. 너무 지저분해요.
Utility room organization is urgent. It's too messy.
Cultural Context
The '다용도실' is a highly practical and essential space in most Korean apartments and homes. True to its name ('multi-purpose room'), it's typically used for laundry (housing the washing machine and sometimes a dryer), storing cleaning supplies, and often a '김치냉장고' (kimchi refrigerator). It's usually located adjacent to the kitchen, making it convenient for various household chores and storage needs.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
다용도실에 세탁기가 있어요
There's a washing machine in the utility room
다용도실 정리
utility room organization
다용도실 문
utility room door
Related Expressions
세탁실
setaksil
laundry room
창고
changgo
storage room
주방
jubang
kitchen
베란다
beranda
balcony (sometimes used for storage/laundry)
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