Korean word

기계

Pronunciation

Romanizationkigye

Meaning

  • nounmachine

Example

이 공장에는 큰 기계들이 많다.i kong jang e neun keun ki gye deu ri man ta

There are many big machines in this factory.

Illustration for 기계 (machine)

More examples

기계 소음 때문에 작업하기 어렵다.ki gye so eum ttae mu ne cha geo pa gi eo ryeop tta

The noise from the machines makes it difficult to work.

Core concept

A powered tool or apparatus that carries out work instead of a person.

Common phrases

  • 기계 고장ki gye ko jang

    machine breakdown

  • 기계 수리ki gye su ri

    machine repair

  • 기계 소음ki gye so eum

    machine noise

Similar words

도구togu: A hand tool lets people handle objects or carry out practical work.
기구kigu: A useful implement or device is designed for one particular purpose.
장치changchi: Connected parts are arranged to make something work in a planned way.
로봇robot: A machine carries out tasks automatically or according to given instructions.

Definition in Korean

사람의 힘 대신 움직이도록 만들어진 도구나 장치sa ra mui him tae sin um ji gi do rok man deu reo jin to gu na chang chi

Word origin

기계 (gigye, "machine") is a Sino-Korean compound of characters meaning a mechanism and a tool, giving the idea of a working device.

Usage tips

  • Korean uses this word for both small appliances and large industrial units, so context or an added description shows the size and purpose.

Other meanings

  • equipmentnoun
  • devicenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 기계적kigyejeokmechanicaladjective
  • 기계화kigyehwamechanizationnoun
  • 기계장치kigyejangchimechanical devicenoun

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