Korean word

사용처

Pronunciation

Romanizationsayongcheo

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

이 물건의 사용처가 궁금해요.i mul geo nui sa yong cheo ga kung geum hae yo

I'm curious what this item is used for.

Illustration for 사용처 (use)

More examples

구매 전에 사용처를 꼭 확인하세요.ku mae cheo ne sa yong cheo reul kkok hwa gin ha se yo

Please check the intended use before purchasing.

Core concept

The purpose and setting of an item come together in one idea: where and what it is used for.

Common phrases

  • 제품별 사용처che pum byeol sa yong cheo

    uses by product

  • 사용처 문의sa yong cheo mu nui

    inquiries about use

Similar words

용도yongdo: The intended job or function of a product or tool.
쓰임새sseuimsae: The way something is used and the useful role it serves.
이용처iyongcheo: A place or desk for using a service or facility.

Definition in Korean

제품이나 물건이 어떤 용도로, 어느 장소에서 이용되는지를 나타내는 명사.che pu mi na mul geo ni eo tteon yong do ro eo neu chang so e seo i yong doe neun ji reul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

The term is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts connect an item's use with the place where it is used.

Usage tips

  • In product labels and manuals, this word can point to a suitable setting such as indoors or outdoors, not only to an item's function.

Other meanings

  • place of usenoun

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