No. 18,995 in Korean
아궁이
"아궁이" refers to a traditional Korean fireplace or furnace opening used for heating or cooking.
In a sentence
아궁이에 불을 지펴 밥을 지어요.
I light up the fire in the furnace to cook rice.
Used to refer to a traditional furnace in the context of cooking.
아궁이가 참 따뜻하네요.
The furnace is very warm.
Describing the warmth provided by the furnace.
우리 할머니는 옛날 아궁이를 사용하셨다고 말씀하셨다.
My grandmother said she used to use a traditional furnace in the past.
Referring to a traditional furnace as a historical or cultural element.
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