Korean Conversation · Level 135
15 words
Korean word
마우스
Pronunciation
Romanizationmauseu
Meaning
- nouncomputer mouse
Example
새 마우스를 샀어요.sae ma u seu reul sa sseo yo
I bought a new mouse.
More examples
게임할 때는 반응이 빠른 마우스가 편해요.ke im hal ttae neun pa neung i ppa reun ma u seu ga pyeon hae yo
A mouse that responds quickly is easy to use when gaming.
Core concept
A small hand-held device that moves a pointer and lets a user select things on a computer.
Common phrases
무선 마우스mu seon ma u seu
wireless mouse
유선 마우스yu seon ma u seu
wired mouse
마우스를 놓다ma u seu reul no ta
put down the mouse
Similar words
터치패드teochipaedeu: A built-in laptop panel that reads finger movements and taps as commands.
터치스크린teochiseukeurin: A display that accepts direct taps and swipes to carry out commands.
키보드kibodeu: A group of keys used to type words, numbers, and computer commands.
Definition in Korean
손으로 쥐고 클릭하거나 이동시켜 컴퓨터를 조작하는 입력 도구.so neu ro chwi go keul li ka geo na i dong si kyeo keom pyu teo reul cho ja ka neun im nyeok to gu
Word origin
The Korean word is borrowed directly from English mouse, a name linked to early wired devices whose small body and cable resembled a mouse.
Usage tips
- In English, the usual plural is mice, so one device is a mouse and several are mice.
Related words
- 무선마우스museonmauseuwireless mousenoun
- 마우스패드mauseupaedeumouse padnoun