Difference between vacuum cleaner and washing machine in Korean

청소기·세탁기

vacuum cleaner

청소기vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner is a machine that cleans dust and dirt from the floor, carpet, or sofa. In Korean, this is called 청소기. People often use this word when talking about cleaning at home, buying a new machine, or turning it on and off.

How to say vacuum cleaner
washing machine

세탁기washing machine

A washing machine (세탁기) is a machine that washes clothes with water and soap. People use it at home, in apartments, or in shared laundry rooms. You can talk about putting clothes in it, turning it on, or buying a new one.

How to say washing machine

The difference

This machine cleans floors and dust. It does not wash clothes with water.