Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ventilation" in Korean
“Ventilation” in Korean is 환기 (pronounced "hwangi").
환기
hwangi
Usage & Context
The process of allowing fresh air to circulate. Ventilation is important for indoor air quality in Korea. People open windows for ventilation.
Example Sentence
환기를 해야 해요.
You need to ventilate.
How to use 환기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ventilation” is 환기, romanized as hwangi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'hwan', sounds like 'hwan' in 'swan' but with a clear 'h' sound at the beginning. The second syllable, 'gi', is pronounced like 'gee' in 'geese'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing air quality concerns in Korea.
미세먼지 심할 때는 환기 대신 공기청정기를 틀어요.
When fine dust is bad, I use an air purifier instead of ventilating.
After cooking a strong-smelling meal.
음식 냄새가 너무 심해서 환기 좀 시켜야겠어요.
The food smell is too strong, I need to ventilate a bit.
Enjoying fresh air after a period of closed windows.
오랜만에 창문 열고 환기하니까 상쾌하네요.
It feels refreshing to open the window and ventilate after a long time.
Cultural Context
In Korea, ventilation is a daily ritual, but it's often complicated by fine dust (미세먼지) issues, especially in urban areas. People frequently check air quality apps before deciding to open windows. During colder months, Koreans still briefly ventilate their homes to prevent stuffiness and mold, even if it means letting in some cold air. It's also very common to '환기하다' (to ventilate) after cooking strong-smelling dishes like kimchi jjigae or grilling meat indoors.
Editorial note
We review entries like 환기 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
환기 좀 시켜요.
Please ventilate a bit.
환기해야 할 것 같아요.
I think we need to ventilate.
환기 좀 할까요?
Shall we ventilate?
Related Expressions
공기청정기
gonggicheongjeonggi
Air purifier
창문 열다
changmun yeolda
To open the window
통풍
tongpung
Air circulation, ventilation (natural airflow)
환풍기
hwanpunggi
Exhaust fan
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