Korean word

무선

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuseon

Meaning

  • nounwireless

Example

집에서 무선으로 인터넷을 사용해요.chi be seo mu seo neu ro in teo ne seul sa yong hae yo

I use the Internet wirelessly at home.

Illustration for 무선 (wireless)

More examples

새 핸드폰은 무선 충전을 지원해요.sae haen deu po neun mu seon chung jeo neul chi won hae yo

The new phone supports wireless charging.

Core concept

A cable-free way for devices to connect or operate.

Common phrases

  • 무선 인터넷mu seon in teo net

    wireless internet

  • 무선 충전mu seon chung jeon

    wireless charging

  • 무선 연결mu seon yeon gyeol

    wireless connection

Similar words

와이파이waipai: A wireless network link that connects devices to the internet.
블루투스peullutuseu: A short-range wireless technology for exchanging sound or data between nearby devices.
무선인터넷museoninteonet: Internet access provided through a wireless connection.

Definition in Korean

선(전선)이 없이 작동하거나 연결되는 장치나 기술을 가리키는 말로 유선과 대비되는 표현.seon cheon seon i eop ssi chak ttong ha geo na yeon gyeol doe neun chang chi na ki su reul ka ri ki neun mal lo yu seon gwa tae bi doe neun pyo hyeon

Word origin

Its meaning comes from joining Sino-Korean elements meaning without and wire or line, a transparent formation that fits modern communication technology.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe both a device and the connection it uses, so the surrounding noun shows which one is meant.

Opposites

Related words

  • 무선인터넷museoninteonetwireless internetnoun
  • 무선충전museonchungjeonwireless chargingnoun
  • 무선통신museontongsinwireless communicationnoun

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