Korean Conversation · Level 113
15 words
Korean word
설치하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationseolchihada
Meaning
- verbinstall
Example
우리는 거실에 새 TV를 설치했어요.u ri neun keo si re sae TV reul seol chi hae sseo yo
We installed a new TV in the living room.
More examples
아파트에 세탁기를 설치했어요.a pa teu e se tak kki reul seol chi hae sseo yo
We installed a washing machine in the apartment.
Core concept
An object or program is set up in its proper environment and made operational there.
Common phrases
세탁기를 설치하다se tak kki reul seol chi ha da
install a washing machine
보안 시스템을 설치하다po an si seu te meul seol chi ha da
install a security system
가전제품을 설치하다ka jeon je pu meul seol chi ha da
install home appliances
Similar words
깔다kkalda: Adding an app or program to a device makes the app or program ready to run.
설치되다seolchidoeda: Being put in the right place leaves equipment or software ready for normal use.
달다talda: Securing a part or fixture in position with screws or similar hardware.
붙이다puchida: Making an object stay attached to a surface with glue or tape.
Definition in Korean
기계나 장비, 소프트웨어 따위를 일정한 장소나 환경에 두어 정상적으로 작동하게 하다.ki gye na chang bi so peu teu we eo tta wi reul il jeong han chang so na hwan gyeong e tu eo cheong sang jeo geu ro chak ttong ha ge ha da
Word origin
The word developed as a Sino-Korean compound for placing something in a designated position, with a verb-forming element that turns this idea into an action.
Usage tips
- A useful memory link is the practical step that makes new technology ready for use, rather than merely putting it somewhere.
Other meanings
- mountverb
Opposites
- 철거하다cheolgeohadadismantleverb
Related words
- 설치공사seolchigongsainstallation worknoun
- 설치비용seolchibiyonginstallation costnoun