Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wash Basin" in Korean
“Wash Basin” in Korean is 대야 (pronounced "Daeya").
대야
Daeya
Usage & Context
A daeya is a traditional Korean plastic wash basin used for hand washing, soaking vegetables, or holding water. It is a common household item in Korean homes.
Example Sentence
대야에 물을 받아 발을 씻어요.
I fill the wash basin with water and wash my feet.
How to use 대야 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wash Basin” is 대야, romanized as Daeya.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
대 (dae) sounds like 'dye' in 'dyeing' or 'day'. 야 (ya) sounds like 'yah' in 'yeah'. Put it together as 'Dye-yah', with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Cooking/Kimchi making
김치를 담글 때 대야에 배추를 절여요.
When making kimchi, I salt the cabbage in a wash basin.
Baby care
아기가 목욕할 때 작은 대야에 물을 받아 사용해요.
When the baby bathes, I fill a small wash basin with water and use it.
Laundry
빨래할 때 대야에 세제를 풀고 옷을 담가요.
When doing laundry, I dissolve detergent in a wash basin and soak clothes.
Cultural Context
The '대야' is a ubiquitous item in Korean households, often a simple plastic basin. It's incredibly versatile, used for everything from washing hands and feet to soaking vegetables, hand-washing small laundry items, or even as a temporary container for various tasks. You'll often spot them in vibrant colors like red or blue in kitchens, bathrooms, or balconies, reflecting their practical and essential role in daily Korean life.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
대야에 물을 받다
to fill a wash basin with water
대야에 발을 담그다
to soak one's feet in a wash basin
대야에 빨래를 하다
to do laundry in a wash basin
Related Expressions
세숫대야
sesutdaeya
wash basin (specifically for face washing)
빨래대야
ppallaedaeya
laundry basin
물통
multong
water bucket/container
바가지
bagaji
gourd dipper/scoop
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