Korean word

기기

Pronunciation

Romanizationkigi

Meaning

  • noundevice

Example

이 기기는 사용하기 쉬워요.i ki gi neun sa yong ha gi swi wo yo

This device is easy to use.

Illustration for 기기 (device)

More examples

오래된 기기가 잘 작동하지 않아요.o rae doen ki gi ga chal chak ttong ha ji a na yo

The old device is not working properly.

Core concept

A piece of equipment built to carry out a particular function.

Common phrases

  • 전자기기cheon ja gi gi

    electronic device

  • 휴대용기기hyu dae yong gi gi

    portable device

  • 모바일기기mo ba il gi gi

    mobile device

Similar words

가전제품kajeonjepum: A household product that runs on electricity or uses electronics.
장비changbi: The practical gear needed and prepared for a specific activity.
도구togu: An object handled to make a particular task easier.
기계kigye: A powered unit that does work through its own moving parts.

Definition in Korean

일정한 기능을 수행하는 장비나 도구를 통틀어 이르는 말.il jeong han ki neung eul su haeng ha neun chang bi na to gu reul tong teu reo i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound combining terms for a mechanism and an implement to describe equipment with a particular function.

Usage tips

  • It appears often in manuals and technical writing, where the focus is on what a piece of equipment does rather than on its brand or appearance.

Other meanings

  • machinenoun

Related words

  • 전자기기cheonjagigielectronic devicenoun
  • 휴대기기hyudaegigiportable devicenoun
  • 가전기기kajeongigihousehold appliancenoun

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