Korean word

손전등

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonjeondeung

Meaning

  • nounflashlight

Example

어두워서 손전등을 켰다.eo du wo seo son jeon deung eul kyeot tta

It was dark, so I turned on the flashlight.

Illustration for 손전등 (flashlight)

More examples

여분의 손전등 배터리를 챙겼다.yeo bu nui son jeon deung pae teo ri reul chaeng gyeot tta

I packed extra flashlight batteries.

Core concept

A small electric light held in one hand to brighten a dark area.

Common phrases

  • 손전등 배터리son jeon deung pae teo ri

    flashlight battery

  • 손전등을 빌리다son jeon deung eul pil li da

    borrow a flashlight

  • 손전등을 가져오다son jeon deung eul ka jeo o da

    bring a flashlight

Similar words

플래시peullaesi: A camera or phone feature that gives a brief burst of strong light.
랜턴raenteon: A portable lamp that lights a wide area outdoors.
전등cheondeung: An electric light fitted in or placed in a room to brighten it.

Definition in Korean

손전등은 손에 들고 다니며 어두운 곳을 비추는 소형 휴대용 전기 조명기구.son jeon deung eun so ne teul go ta ni myeo eo du un ko seul pi chu neun so hyeong hyu dae yong cheon gi cho myeong gi gu

Word origin

The word combines the Korean words for hand and electric lamp, describing a lamp made to be carried and held.

Usage tips

  • It is a useful everyday word for camping, power cuts, and looking for things in dark spaces.

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