English–Korean
“light bulb” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheongu
Example
가게에서 새 전구를 샀어요.ka ge e seo sae cheon gu reul sa sseo yo
I bought a new light bulb at the store.
How to say “light bulb” in Korean
“Light bulb” in Korean is 전구 (cheongu).
A small round source of electric light fitted into a lamp.
Example sentences with 전구
거실에 있는 전구가 나가서 어두워요.keo si re in neun cheon gu ga na ga seo eo du wo yo
The light bulb in the living room has burned out, so it's dark.
Tips for using 전구
- In home lighting, this word refers to the replaceable light source, while a lamp is the fixture that holds it.