Korean Dictionary
How to say "Water Purifier" in Korean
“Water Purifier” in Korean is 정수기 (pronounced "Jeongsugi").
정수기
Jeongsugi
Usage & Context
Water purifiers are extremely popular in Korean homes and are often rented through subscription services. Clean drinking water at home is a priority for Korean households.
Example Sentence
정수기 물이 깨끗하고 편리해요.
Water purifier water is clean and convenient.
How to use 정수기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Water Purifier” is 정수기, romanized as Jeongsugi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
정 (jeong) sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle' with the 'eo' like 'uh' in 'butter'. 수 (su) sounds like 'soo' in 'soon'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing home appliances and services.
정수기 렌탈 서비스가 한국에서는 아주 흔해요.
Water purifier rental services are very common in Korea.
Planning for a new home setup.
새로 이사 온 집에 정수기를 설치해야겠어요.
I need to install a water purifier in my new house.
Choosing a home appliance based on features.
냉수랑 온수 다 나오는 정수기가 제일 편해요.
A water purifier that dispenses both cold and hot water is the most convenient.
Cultural Context
Water purifiers (정수기) are a staple in most Korean households, reflecting a strong emphasis on clean, readily available drinking water. Many families opt for subscription-based rental services (렌탈 서비스) that include regular maintenance and filter changes, making brands like Coway, LG PuriCare, and SK Magic household names. This preference often stems from concerns about tap water quality or simply for convenience.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정수기 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
정수기 물 마실래?
Do you want to drink water from the purifier?
정수기 필터 교체해야겠어요.
I need to change the water purifier filter.
정수기 렌탈했어요.
I rented a water purifier.
Related Expressions
생수
saengsu
Bottled water
수돗물
sudonmul
Tap water
정수
jeongsu
Purified water (the state or act of purification)
필터
pilteo
Filter
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