English–Korean

“electricity” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongi

Example

밤에 전기가 나갔어요.pa me cheon gi ga na ga sseo yo

The power went out at night.

Illustration for 전기 (electricity)

How to say “electricity” in Korean

“Electricity” in Korean is 전기 (cheongi).

An invisible flow through wires that makes lights shine, heat things, and power machines.

Full entry for 전기: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 전기

겨울에는 전기가 많이 필요해요.kyeo u re neun cheon gi ga ma ni pi ryo hae yo

A lot of electricity is needed in winter.

Tips for using 전기

  • This noun is natural in both classroom science and ordinary home talk, so it is not limited to technical writing.

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