Korean word

건전지

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeonjeonji

Meaning

  • nounbattery

Example

손전등에 건전지를 넣으니 불이 켜졌어요.son jeon deung e keon jeon ji reul neo eu ni pu ri kyeo jeo sseo yo

When I put a battery in the flashlight, the light came on.

Illustration for 건전지 (battery)

More examples

전자시계의 건전지를 교체하면 시간이 바로 맞춰졌어요.cheon ja si gye ui keon jeon ji reul kyo che ha myeon si ga ni pa ro mat chwo jeo sseo yo

When I replaced the battery in the electronic clock, it immediately showed the correct time.

Core concept

A small replaceable power source that turns stored chemical energy into electricity for a portable device.

Common phrases

  • 건전지를 교체하다keon jeon ji reul kyo che ha da

    replace the battery

  • 건전지를 넣다keon jeon ji reul neo ta

    insert a battery

  • 건전지를 빼다keon jeon ji reul ppae da

    remove the battery

Similar words

배터리paeteori: A broad battery term covering disposable cells, rechargeable packs, and built-in power sources.
전지cheonji: A general name for a device that stores electricity and supplies it when needed.
충전지chungjeonji: A rechargeable battery designed for repeated use.

Definition in Korean

휴대용 기기에 넣어 쓰는, 화학 반응으로 전기를 내는 소형의 일회용 전지.hyu dae yong ki gi e neo eo sseu neun hwa hak pa neung eu ro cheon gi reul nae neun so hyeong ui il hoe yong cheon ji

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound is named for a dry cell, whose electrolyte is held in a paste rather than flowing freely.

Usage tips

  • English battery can include rechargeable types, while this Korean noun usually means a disposable dry-cell battery.

Related words

  • 일회용 건전지ilhoeyong keonjeonjidisposable batterynoun

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