How do you say "drain" in Korean?

배수

baesu

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "drain" is 배수 (baesu).

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Pronunciation

"baesu" splits cleanly into bae-su; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one.

Writing and usage

배수 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

물이 천천히 배수구로 빠져나갔다.

muri cheoncheonhi baesuguro ppajyeonagatda.

The water slowly went down the drain.

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How to remember 배수

Say "baesu" as if it were a nickname someone gave the thing in 'The water slowly went down the drain.' — a slightly silly nickname sticks best.

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Questions about 배수

How do you pronounce 배수?

"baesu" splits cleanly into bae-su; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one.

Is 배수 formal or casual?

배수 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 배수 written in Korean?

배수 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as baesu.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Drain" in other languages

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