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정수기

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What is 정수기?

정수기 refers to a water purifier machine commonly used in homes, offices, and public places in Korea to provide clean and safe drinking water. It filters impurities and sometimes also cools or heats the water.

Usage and Context

People often mention 정수기 when talking about drinking water quality or household appliances. It is a noun and used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing health or convenience.

Common Collocations

  • 정수기 필터 (water purifier filter): the replaceable part that cleans the water.
  • 정수기 설치 (installation of a water purifier): often used when setting up a new device.
  • 정수기 물 (water from the purifier): emphasizes the source of clean water.

Register and Politeness

The word 정수기 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing 정수기 with 물 purifier in English, but 정수기 specifically refers to the machine, not just the concept of purified water. Remember to use it when referring to the device itself.

Example Sentences

우리 집에는 항상 깨끗한 물을 마시기 위해 정수기가 있어요.

Uri jipeneun hangsang kkaekkeutan mureul masigi wihae jeongsugiga isseoyo.

There is always a water purifier in our house to drink clean water.

사무실에 새 정수기를 설치했더니 직원들이 물을 더 자주 마셔요.

Samusire sajeong sugireul seolchihatdeoni jigwondeuri mureul deo jaju masyeoyo.

After installing a new water purifier in the office, employees drink water more often.

정수기 필터는 정기적으로 교체해야 깨끗한 물을 유지할 수 있어요.

Jeongsugi pilteoneun jeonggijeogeuro gyochehaeya kkaekkeutan mureul yujihal su isseoyo.

You need to replace the water purifier filter regularly to maintain clean water.