Korean Conversation · Level 140
15 words
Korean word
벨
Pronunciation
Romanizationpel
Meaning
- nounringtone
Example
핸드폰에서 벨이 계속 울려서 집중이 안 돼요.haen deu po ne seo pe ri kye sok ul lyeo seo chip jjung i an twae yo
My phone keeps ringing, so I can't concentrate.
More examples
밤에 벨을 꺼서 푹 잤어요.pa me pe reul kkeo seo puk cha sseo yo
I turned off my ringtone at night, so I slept soundly.
Core concept
A sound or short melody that announces an incoming phone call.
Common phrases
벨을 끄다pe reul kkeu da
turn off the ringtone
벨을 무음으로 하다pe reul mu eu meu ro ha da
set the ringtone to silent
Similar words
벨소리pelsori: A phone's alert sound for an incoming call or message, including a melody or electronic effect.
진동chindong: A phone alert felt as repeated shaking when a call or notification arrives.
볼륨pollyum: The loudness level set for a phone's ringtone or other audio.
Definition in Korean
휴대전화의 착신을 알리기 위해 설정하는 소리나 멜로디hyu dae jeon hwa ui chak ssi neul al li gi wi hae seol jeong ha neun so ri na mel lo di
Word origin
The term is borrowed from English bell, extending the sound of a physical bell to a phone alert.
Usage tips
- When discussing phone settings in Korean, this word identifies the sound option rather than the vibration option, making the distinction useful in everyday conversations.