Korean word

보호장비

Pronunciation

Romanizationpohojangbi

Meaning

  • nounprotective equipment

Example

공사장에서는 보호장비를 반드시 착용해야 합니다.kong sa jang e seo neun po ho jang bi reul pan deu si cha gyong hae ya ham ni da

Protective equipment must be worn at construction sites.

Illustration for 보호장비 (protective equipment)

More examples

작업 전에 보호장비를 반드시 점검하세요.cha geop cheo ne po ho jang bi reul pan deu si cheom geom ha se yo

Before work, be sure to inspect your protective equipment.

Core concept

Equipment kept ready or worn to reduce the chance of injury during work or exercise.

Common phrases

  • 보호장비를 점검하다po ho jang bi reul cheom geom ha da

    inspect protective equipment

  • 보호장비를 제공하다po ho jang bi reul che gong ha da

    provide protective equipment

  • 보호장비를 착용해야 한다po ho jang bi reul cha gyong hae ya han da

    must wear protective equipment

Similar words

보호구pohogu: A piece of equipment worn on the body to shield it from injury.
안전장비anjeonjangbi: Safety gear used to make a dangerous task or place less hazardous.

Definition in Korean

작업 현장이나 운동 중에 신체 손상 위험을 줄이기 위해 착용하거나 비치해 두는 장비.cha geop hyeon jang i na un dong chung e sin che son sang wi heo meul chu ri gi wi hae cha gyong ha geo na pi chi hae tu neun chang bi

Word origin

The compound joins words meaning protection and equipment to name equipment prepared to keep the body safe.

Usage tips

  • English workplace instructions often pair PPE with verbs such as wear, use, and check, which helps identify the term in short notices.

Related words

  • 보호장치pohojangchiprotective devicenoun
  • 보호자pohojaguardiannoun
  • 보호구pohoguprotective equipmentnoun

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