English–Korean

“replace” in Korean

Korean

Also교체하다 (kyochehada) · 대체하다 (taechehada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkalda

Example

전구를 갈아 주세요.cheon gu reul ka ra chu se yo

Please replace the light bulb.

Illustration for 갈다 (replace)

How to say “replace” in Korean

“Replace” in Korean is 갈다 (kalda).

Taking out a worn part and putting in a new part of the same kind.

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

Example sentences with 갈다

배터리를 갈아야 시동이 걸려요.pae teo ri reul ka ra ya si dong i keol lyeo yo

The engine will start only if you replace the battery.

Tips for using 갈다

  • English replace is broader, so this verb is especially useful when a worn component comes out and a matching new one goes in.

Other Korean words for “replace”

휴대폰 배터리를 교체했어요.hyu dae pon pae teo ri reul kyo che hae sseo yo

I replaced the battery in my phone.

이 제품이 그 제품을 대체할 수 있어요.i che pu mi keu che pu meul tae che hal ssu i sseo yo

This product can replace that product.

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