English–Korean

“switch” in Korean

Korean

Also전환하다 (cheonhwanhada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationseuwichi

Example

스위치를 눌렀더니 불이 켜졌어요.seu wi chi reul nul leot tteo ni pu ri kyeo jeo sseo yo

When I pressed the switch, the light came on.

Illustration for 스위치 (switch)

How to say “switch” in Korean

“Switch” in Korean is 스위치 (seuwichi).

A hand-operated device that controls whether a light or appliance receives power.

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

Example sentences with 스위치

엘리베이터 안에는 비상용 스위치가 있어요.el li be i teo a ne neun pi sang yong seu wi chi ga i sseo yo

There is an emergency switch inside the elevator.

Tips for using 스위치

  • The usual verbs with this word describe how the control works, such as pressing a switch or turning one, rather than treating it as the light or appliance itself.

Other Korean words for “switch”

리모컨으로 채널을 전환했어요.ri mo keo neu ro chae neo reul cheon hwan hae sseo yo

I used the remote to switch the channel.

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