Korean Conversation · Level 315
15 words
Korean word
소화기
Pronunciation
Romanizationsohwagi
Meaning
- nounfire extinguisher
Example
비상시에는 소화기를 사용하세요.pi sang si e neun so hwa gi reul sa yong ha se yo
Use a fire extinguisher in an emergency.
More examples
건물 출입구 옆에 소화기 위치를 표시해 두세요.keon mul chu rip kku yeo pe so hwa gi wi chi reul pyo si hae tu se yo
Please mark the location of the fire extinguisher next to the building entrance.
Core concept
A portable device that sprays an agent to put out a fire.
Common phrases
소화기 위치 확인so hwa gi wi chi hwa gin
fire extinguisher location check
소화기 사용 훈련so hwa gi sa yong hul lyeon
fire extinguisher use training
Similar words
소화전sohwajeon: A fixed water connection used to draw a supply for fighting a fire.
소방차sobangcha: A fire-response vehicle that brings water, tools, and rescuers to the scene.
소방서sobangseo: A public facility that houses fire crews and coordinates fire, rescue, and ambulance responses.
Definition in Korean
화재 발생 시 불을 끄기 위해 소화약제를 담아 분사하는 휴대용 장치.hwa jae pal saeng si pu reul kkeu gi wi hae so hwa yak jje reul ta ma pun sa ha neun hyu dae yong chang chi
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound combines the idea of extinguishing fire with the word for a device.
Usage tips
- Recognizing this word on a Korean building safety notice helps identify the emergency equipment without translating the whole sign.
Other meanings
- digestive systemnoun
Related words
- 소화약제sohwayakjjefire-extinguishing agentnoun
- 자동소화장치chadongsohwajangchiautomatic fire-extinguishing devicenoun