Korean Dictionary
How to say "Vacuum Cleaner" in Korean
“Vacuum Cleaner” in Korean is 청소기 (pronounced "cheongsogi").
청소기
cheongsogi
Usage & Context
A vacuum cleaner is used for cleaning floors. The term 청소기 is commonly used in Korean households. Modern Korean homes often have robotic vacuum cleaners.
Example Sentence
주말에 청소기로 바닥을 청소해요.
I clean the floor with a vacuum cleaner on weekends.
How to use 청소기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Vacuum Cleaner” is 청소기, romanized as cheongsogi.
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 청소기.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'cheong' like 'chong' in 'Hong Kong', 'so' like 'so' in 'so-so', and 'gi' like 'gee' in 'geese'. Pay attention to the 'ng' sound in 'cheong'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about smart home appliances.
로봇 청소기가 알아서 집을 청소해줘요.
The robot vacuum cleaner cleans the house by itself.
Complaining about noise.
청소기 돌릴 때 너무 시끄러워요.
It's too noisy when I run the vacuum cleaner.
Expressing satisfaction with a new purchase.
새 청소기를 샀는데 흡입력이 정말 좋아요.
I bought a new vacuum cleaner, and its suction power is really good.
Cultural Context
Vacuum cleaners are a staple in Korean households. Robot vacuum cleaners (로봇 청소기) are particularly popular, often featured in K-dramas as a symbol of modern convenience. Many Koreans follow a two-step cleaning process: vacuuming first to remove larger debris, then using a wet mop (물걸레) to ensure floors are spotless, reflecting a strong preference for extremely clean living spaces.
Editorial note
We review entries like 청소기 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
청소기 좀 돌려줘.
Please run the vacuum cleaner.
청소기 소리 너무 커.
The vacuum cleaner is too loud.
청소기 필터 갈아야겠어.
I need to change the vacuum cleaner filter.
Related Expressions
청소하다
cheongsohada
to clean
먼지
meonji
dust
물걸레
mulgeolle
wet mop
로봇 청소기
robot cheongsogi
robot vacuum cleaner
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