English–Korean

“maintenance” in Korean

Korean

Also정비 (cheongbi) · 유지 (yuji)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwalli

Example

내 차는 관리가 잘 안 돼서 문제가 생겼다.nae cha neun kwal li ga chal an twae seo mun je ga saeng gyeot tta

My car wasn't well maintained, so it developed problems.

Illustration for 관리 (maintenance)

How to say “maintenance” in Korean

“Maintenance” in Korean is 관리 (kwalli).

Taking regular responsibility for a person, thing, or system so its condition stays sound.

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

Example sentences with 관리

식물은 정기적인 관리가 필요해.sing mu reun cheong gi jeo gin kwal li ga pi ryo hae

Plants need regular maintenance.

Tips for using 관리

  • The word often suggests an ongoing process rather than a single repair, making it a useful choice for routine care and the smooth operation of something.

Other Korean words for “maintenance”

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정비

cheongbi

nounmaintenance

자전거에 정비가 필요해요.cha jeon geo e cheong bi ga pi ryo hae yo

The bicycle needs maintenance.

현재 상태의 유지가 중요해요.hyeon jae sang tae ui yu ji ga chung yo hae yo

Maintaining the current state is important.

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