Korean word

교체

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyoche

Meaning

  • nounreplacement

Example

에어컨은 필터 교체가 필요해요.e eo keo neun pil teo kyo che ga pi ryo hae yo

The air conditioner's filter needs replacing.

Illustration for 교체 (replacement)

More examples

핸드폰 배터리는 오래되면 교체가 필요해요.haen deu pon pae teo ri neun o rae doe myeon kyo che ga pi ryo hae yo

A phone battery needs to be replaced when it gets old.

Core concept

One position or function stays filled while the thing performing it is changed.

Common phrases

  • 배터리 교체pae teo ri kyo che

    battery replacement

  • 부품 교체pu pum kyo che

    parts replacement

  • 교체 비용kyo che pi yong

    replacement cost

Similar words

교환kyohwan: A two-way exchange involves giving something and receiving something in return.
교체품kyochepum: A part or supply prepared for use when the original must be replaced.
대체taeche: Using another thing to fill the place or role of the original.

Definition in Korean

원래 있던 것의 자리나 역할을 다른 것으로 대신하게 하는 행위나 그 결과.wol lae it tteon keo sui cha ri na yeo ka reul ta reun keo seu ro tae sin ha ge ha neun haeng wi na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

The word developed from Sino-Korean elements associated with exchanging and replacing, a combination that reflects a change of occupant or item.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that this word often describes changing a worn part or supply rather than exchanging an item between two people.

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