Korean Conversation · Level 211
15 words
Korean word
가전제품
Pronunciation
Romanizationkajeonjepum
Meaning
- nounappliance
Example
새로 가전제품을 샀어요.sae ro ka jeon je pu meul sa sseo yo
I bought a new appliance.
More examples
고장 난 가전제품을 수리 맡겼어요.ko jang nan ka jeon je pu meul su ri mat kkyeo sseo yo
I took the broken appliance in for repair.
Core concept
A group of electrical and electronic devices used around the home.
Common phrases
가전제품 구매ka jeon je pum ku mae
appliance purchase
가전제품 수리ka jeon je pum su ri
appliance repair
가전제품 설치ka jeon je pum seol chi
appliance installation
Similar words
가전kajeon: A short everyday label for electrical and electronic devices used in the home.
전자제품cheonjajepum: A manufactured product that uses electronic technology, including phones and computers.
생활가전saenghwalgajeon: A household electrical device used to support ordinary daily activities.
Definition in Korean
집에서 사용하는 전기나 전자 기기를 통틀어 이르는 말.chi be seo sa yong ha neun cheon gi na cheon ja ki gi reul tong teu reo i reu neun mal
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines 가전 (gajeon, "household appliances") with 제품 (jepum, "manufactured product") to mean household electrical goods.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean, 가전 (gajeon, "household appliances") is often used as a shorter form of this word.