Korean Conversation · Level 410
15 words
Korean word
개통센터
Pronunciation
Romanizationkaetongsenteo
Meaning
- nounactivation center
Example
핸드폰을 개통센터에서 바로 개통했어요.haen deu po neul kae tong sen teo e seo pa ro kae tong hae sseo yo
I activated my cellphone right there at the activation center.
More examples
개통센터 전화번호를 알려 주세요.kae tong sen teo cheon hwa beon ho reul al lyeo chu se yo
Please tell me the activation center's phone number.
Core concept
The place where a telecom signup becomes an active phone connection or service.
Common phrases
개통센터 전화번호kae tong sen teo cheon hwa beon ho
activation center phone number
개통센터로 문의하다kae tong sen teo ro mu nui ha da
contact the activation center
Similar words
개통창구kaetongchanggu: A service counter that turns a requested phone service on during the signup process.
가입센터kaipssenteo: A place or office that receives requests to join a service or open an account.
대리점taerijeom: A company-approved store where customers buy phones, sign contracts, and get related help.
Definition in Korean
통신사나 판매점에서 가입자의 회선을 개통하거나 서비스 이용을 시작하도록 처리해 주는 서비스 창구.tong sin sa na pan mae jeo me seo ka ip jja ui hoe seo neul kae tong ha geo na seo bi seu i yong eul si ja ka do rok cheo ri hae chu neun seo bi seu chang gu
Word origin
The word joins 개통 (gaetong, "activation") for opening a line or service with 센터 (senteo, "center"), a loanword meaning a service center.
Usage tips
- In everyday telecom situations, the center may be a special desk inside a shop, not a separate building, which helps explain its practical meaning.