English–Korean

“handset” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuhwagi

Example

탁자 위에 수화기를 놓지 마세요.tak jja wi e su hwa gi reul no chi ma se yo

Don't put the handset on the table.

Illustration for 수화기 (handset)

How to say “handset” in Korean

“Handset” in Korean is 수화기 (suhwagi).

The part of a telephone that is lifted and held to the ear during a call.

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

Example sentences with 수화기

전화가 울리자 그녀는 급히 수화기를 들었다.cheon hwa ga ul li ja keu nyeo neun keu pi su hwa gi reul teu reot tta

When the telephone rang, she quickly picked up the handset.

Tips for using 수화기

  • 수화기 (suhwagi, "telephone receiver") names the part that is handled during a call, which helps distinguish it from the telephone as a whole.

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