데오도란트
de'odoranteu[te̞o̞do̞ɾa̠ntʰɯ]
The Korean word for antiperspirant is 데오도란트 (de'odoranteu).
데오도란트 is a noun used to refer to a substance used to minimize sweating.
Meaning: substance used to minimize sweating (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced [de'odoranteu].
Did you know?
- In Korean, the English term 'deodorant' is used broadly to cover both deodorants and antiperspirants, whereas English speakers often distinguish between the two.
- Some Koreans use the term 겨드랑이 관리 or 'underarm management' to describe the overall process of using 데오도란트 and other grooming products.
- If you are looking for products specifically for excessive sweating, you might search for 다한증 (hyperhidrosis) instead of just the product name.
Examples in context
- 데오도란트가 필요해요.deo-do-ran-teu-ga pil-yo-hae-yo.I need some deodorant.
- 이 데오도란트 향이 좋아요.i deo-do-ran-teu hyang-i jo-a-yo.This deodorant smells good.
- 가방에 데오도란트 있어요?ga-bang-e deo-do-ran-teu iss-eo-yo?Is there deodorant in your bag?
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hoon are preparing for a summer hike.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 데오도란트 가져갔어요?Ji-hun ssi, deo-do-ran-teu ga-jeo-gat-eo-yo?Ji-hoon, did you bring the deodorant?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 여기 있어요.ne, yeo-gi iss-eo-yo.Yes, here it is.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요, 날씨가 너무 더워요.go-ma-wo-yo, nal-ssi-ga neo-mu deo-wo-yo.Thanks, the weather is so hot.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요, 땀이 많이 나요.ma-ja-yo, ttam-i man-i na-yo.True, I'm sweating a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 데오도란트, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
