English–Korean
“electric shock” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkamjeon
Example
전선을 만지다가 감전을 당했어요.cheon seo neul man ji da ga kam jeo neul tang hae sseo yo
I got an electric shock while touching a wire.
How to say “electric shock” in Korean
“Electric shock” in Korean is 감전 (kamjeon).
A sudden electrical jolt runs through the body and causes harm.
Example sentences with 감전
전원 코드를 다룰 때는 감전에 항상 주의해야 한다.cheo nwon ko deu reul ta rul ttae neun kam jeo ne hang sang chu ui hae ya han da
Always be careful to avoid getting an electric shock when handling the power cord.
Tips for using 감전
- Korean often describes this event with passive-style verbs, which helps learners see it as something a person undergoes rather than an intentional action.