Korean word

결함

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolham

Meaning

  • noundefect

Example

업데이트 후에 결함이 생겼어요.eop tte i teu hu e kyeol ha mi saeng gyeo sseo yo

A defect appeared after the update.

Illustration for 결함 (defect)

More examples

사용 중에 결함이 나타났어요.sa yong chung e kyeol ha mi na ta na sseo yo

A defect appeared during use.

Core concept

A weak or faulty part in a structure or process lowers how well the whole thing works.

Common phrases

  • 결함이 발생하다kyeol ha mi pal saeng ha da

    a defect occurs

  • 결함을 고치다kyeol ha meul ko chi da

    fix a defect

  • 결함이 발견되다kyeol ha mi pal gyeon doe da

    a defect is discovered

Similar words

고장kojang: A breakdown that stops a machine or device from doing its normal job.
문제munje: An unwanted situation or matter that calls for a solution.
오류oryu: A technical error that gives a wrong result or stops a system unexpectedly.
결점kyeoljeom: An inherent flaw in the qualities or performance of a person or thing.

Definition in Korean

구조나 과정의 일부가 잘못되어 기능이 떨어지거나 성능이 나빠지는 상태나 그 원인이 되는 부분ku jo na kwa jeong ui il bu ga chal mot ttoe eo ki neung i tteo reo ji geo na seong neung i na ppa ji neun sang tae na keu wo ni ni toe neun pu bun

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word comes from Hanja elements meaning something missing and something fallen or sunken, suggesting an incomplete part.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word for the faulty part or cause behind poor performance, rather than only for a complete breakdown.

Opposites

Word lists with this word