스토브
seutobeu[sʰɯtʰo̞bɯ]
The English word "stove" can be translated into Korean as 스토브 (seutobeu) or 곤로.
Meaning: device for heating food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 스토브 | seutobeu | [sʰɯtʰo̞bɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 곤로 | gollo |
Both terms refer to a device used for heating food, but they are used in different contexts.
Which one should you use?
스토브 is a loanword used primarily for modern, often portable, camping or specialized heating stoves. In contrast, 곤로 refers to an older, traditional type of small kerosene or gas stove and is less common in modern daily speech.
How do you pronounce it?
seutobeu
What mistakes should you avoid?
When referring to a standard household gas stove or range, avoid using 스토브 or 곤로. Instead, use the much more common term 가스레인지.
Did you know?
- The word 곤로 is actually a Japanese loanword derived from the English word 'gun-low' or 'gun-lo', which was a brand name for a portable stove imported to Japan.
- Historically, before 곤로 became popular, Korean kitchens relied on the 아궁이, a built-in stone furnace that heated both the food and the floor below.
- In the mid-20th century, the 곤로 was such a prized household possession that it was often listed as a key item in wedding dowries.
Example sentences for Korean are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Minji are preparing for a camping trip.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 스토브 챙겼어요?Minji ssi, seutobeu chaenggyeoss-eoyo?Minji, did you pack the stove?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 가방 안에 있어요.ne, gabang ane isseoyo.Yes, it is in the bag.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 다행이네요.jeongmal dahaeng-ineyo.That's a relief.
- 민지 Min-ji이제 빨리 출발해요.ije ppalli chulbalhaeyo.Let's leave quickly now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stove” translations and entries 스토브, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
