변기
byeon'gi[pjʌ̹nɡi]
The English phrase 'potty' is translated into Korean as 변기 (byeon'gi).
변기 is a noun used to refer to a children's chamberpot.
Meaning: children's chamberpot (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is byeon'gi.
Did you know?
- In Korean, if you want to refer to a 'toilet' as a room rather than the physical 'potty' object, you would use the word 화장실, which literally means 'flower room' or 'make-up room'.
- Korean culture has a specific word for the 'feeling' of needing to go potty, often expressed as 신호가 왔다, meaning 'the signal has come'.
- While 변기 refers to the physical object, if you are talking about the act of using the potty, Koreans often use the verb 볼일을 보다, which literally translates to 'to see one's business'.
Examples in context
- 실례지만, 화장실이 어디 있나요?Excuse me, where is the restroom?
- 아기가 작은 변기를 사용해요.agiga jageun byeongireul sayonghaeyo.The baby uses a small potty.
- 변기에 장난감이 들어갔어요.byeongie jangnangami deureogasseoyo.A toy went into the potty.
Example conversation
A mother and father are discussing baby supplies at home.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 아기 변기가 필요할 것 같아요.Seoyeon ssi, agi byeongiga piryohal geot gatayo.Seoyeon, I think we need a baby potty.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요, 도현 씨. 지금 바로 살까요?majayo, Dohyeon ssi. jigeum baro salkayo?That's right, Dohyeon. Shall we buy one right now?
- 도현 Do-hyeon어떤 변기가 좋을까요?eotteon byeongiga joeulkkayo?Which potty would be good?
- 서연 Seo-yeon귀여운 디자인의 변기를 찾아봐요.gwiyeoun dijainui byeongireul chajabwayo.Let's look for a potty with a cute design.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 변기, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
