드라이기 (Deu-ra-i-gi) - "Hairdryer"
The Korean word for "hairdryer" is 드라이기 (deu-ra-i-gi). It refers to the electric device used to dry and style hair.
- 드라이 (deu-ra-i) – dry (borrowed from English "dry")
- 기 (gi) – machine or device
Together, 드라이기 means "hairdryer."
Pronunciation:
- 드라이기 is pronounced as "deu-ra-i-gi," similar to its English counterpart, with a soft 'd' sound at the beginning.
More Expressions in Korean:
드라이기를 써도 돼요?
(Deu-ra-i-gi-reul sseo-do dwae-yo?)- Can I use the hairdryer?
드라이기로 머리를 말렸어요.
(Deu-ra-i-gi-ro meo-ri-reul mal-lyeoss-eo-yo)- I dried my hair with the hairdryer.
드라이기가 고장났어요.
(Deu-ra-i-gi-ga go-jang-nat-seo-yo)- The hairdryer is broken.
드라이기를 어디에 두었어요?
(Deu-ra-i-gi-reul eo-di-e du-eoss-eo-yo)- Where did you put the hairdryer?
새 드라이기를 사고 싶어요.
(Sae deu-ra-i-gi-reul sa-go sip-eo-yo)- I want to buy a new hairdryer.
These phrases will help you talk about 드라이기, whether you're using, borrowing, or looking for it in everyday conversations!