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선풍기

"fan"

Korean word for fan

Weather

Weather and climate vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

선풍기[seonpunggi]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"

English Translation

fan

Meaning & Usage

An appliance with rotating blades that creates airflow. Korea has a famous urban legend called 'fan death' — the belief that sleeping with a fan on in a closed room can be fatal.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Weather is a common conversation starter in Korea, just like in many cultures.
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
How is the fan today?
Intermediate
I heard about the fan on the news.
Advanced
In Korea, the food people eat changes depending on the fan.
Master
Knowing various Korean expressions related to fan makes daily conversation more natural.
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