English–Korean
“electric wire” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheonseon
Example
어제 비바람에 전선이 끊어졌어요.eo je pi ba ra me cheon seo ni kkeu neo jeo sseo yo
The power line snapped in yesterday's wind and rain.
How to say “electric wire” in Korean
“Electric wire” in Korean is 전선 (cheonseon).
A metal line that carries electricity through a building or across the outdoors.
Example sentences with 전선
낡은 전선을 교체했어요.nal geun cheon seo neul kyo che hae sseo yo
I replaced the worn-out electrical cable.
Tips for using 전선
- In everyday Korean, the surrounding situation helps show whether this word means wiring inside a building or lines carrying power outdoors.