Korean word

계산기

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyesangi

Meaning

  • nouncalculator

Example

새 계산기가 필요해.sae kye san gi ga pi ryo hae

I need a new calculator.

Illustration for 계산기 (calculator)

More examples

계산기로 합계를 확인했어요.kye san gi ro hap kkye reul hwa gin hae sseo yo

I checked the total with a calculator.

Core concept

A device or digital function that turns entered numbers and operations into a quick answer.

Common phrases

  • 휴대폰 계산기hyu dae pon kye san gi

    phone calculator

  • 온라인 계산기ol la in kye san gi

    online calculator

  • 계산기 기능kye san gi ki neung

    calculator function

Similar words

전자계산기cheonjagyesangi: A machine with electronic parts that calculates numbers and displays the result.
계산기 앱kyesangi aep: A phone program that uses entered numbers to perform calculations.

Definition in Korean

숫자를 더하고 빼고 곱하고 나누는 일을 빠르게 해 주는 기계나 프로그램.sut jja reul teo ha go ppae go ko pa go na nu neun i reul ppa reu ge hae chu neun ki gye na peu ro geu raem

Word origin

Its form combines the meaning of calculation with the meaning of a machine or instrument, making the word transparent as a calculation tool.

Usage tips

  • Korean uses this noun for both a separate handheld device and a calculator feature on a phone, so context often identifies which format is meant.

Related words

  • 계산하다kyesanhadacalculateverb
  • 계산식kyesansikcalculation formulanoun
  • 계산력kyesallyeokcalculation abilitynoun

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