Korean word

공구

Pronunciation

Romanizationkonggu

Meaning

  • nountool

Example

이사할 때 공구가 필요해요.i sa hal ttae kong gu ga pi ryo hae yo

You need tools when you move.

Illustration for 공구 (tool)

More examples

차에 공구를 항상 두고 다녀요.cha e kong gu reul hang sang tu go ta nyeo yo

I always keep tools in my car.

Core concept

A practical implement or piece of equipment used by hand or with a machine to make or repair something.

Common phrases

  • 휴대용 공구hyu dae yong kong gu

    portable tools

  • 정비용 공구cheong bi yong kong gu

    maintenance tools

  • 공구 대여소kong gu tae yeo so

    tool rental center

Similar words

도구togu: A physical item or method used to accomplish a particular purpose.
장비changbi: Machines and other gear gathered and ready for a specific task or activity.

Definition in Korean

공구는 물건을 만들거나 고치기 위해 손이나 기계로 사용하는 도구의 총칭이다.kong gu neun mul geo neul man deul geo na ko chi gi wi hae so ni na ki gye ro sa yong ha neun to gu ui chong ching i da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins elements meaning work or processing and tool or equipment, forming a word for equipment used in practical work.

Usage tips

  • English tool can also mean software or a method, so this Korean noun commonly points to physical equipment used for making or repairs.

Other meanings

  • group purchasenoun

Related words

  • 전동공구cheondonggonggupower toolsnoun
  • 공구세트kongguseteutool setnoun

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