English–Korean

“fluorescent light” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeonggwangdeung

Example

형광등이 나갔어요.hyeong gwang deung i na ga sseo yo

The fluorescent light went out.

Illustration for 형광등 (fluorescent light)

How to say “fluorescent light” in Korean

“Fluorescent light” in Korean is 형광등 (hyeonggwangdeung).

A tube-shaped lamp that turns an electrical discharge into a broad, even glow.

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

Example sentences with 형광등

형광등이 깜빡여서 눈이 아파요.hyeong gwang deung i kkam ppa gyeo seo nu ni a pa yo

The fluorescent light is flickering, so my eyes hurt.

Tips for using 형광등

  • English speakers may picture only the tube, but Korean can use this word for the whole ceiling fixture as well as its fluorescent tube.

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