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How do you say "plumber" in Korean?
배관공
baegwangong
In Korean, "plumber" is 배관공 (baegwangong).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it as “baegwangong”, letting the first syllable carry slightly more weight before the rest trails off smoothly.
Writing and usage
배관공 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
배관공이 누수된 배관을 수리했어요.
baegwangongi nusudoen baegwaneul surihaesseoyo.
The plumber repaired the leaking pipe.
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How to remember 배관공
Attach “baegwangong” to a wrench turning under a sink in your mind, as if the word itself were a label stuck on that image.
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Questions about 배관공
How do you pronounce 배관공?
Pronounce it as “baegwangong”, letting the first syllable carry slightly more weight before the rest trails off smoothly.
Is 배관공 formal or casual?
배관공 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 배관공 written in Korean?
배관공 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as baegwangong.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Plumber" in other languages
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