Korean word

수화기

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuhwagi

Meaning

  • nounhandset

Example

탁자 위에 수화기를 놓지 마세요.tak jja wi e su hwa gi reul no chi ma se yo

Don't put the handset on the table.

Illustration for 수화기 (handset)

More examples

전화가 울리자 그녀는 급히 수화기를 들었다.cheon hwa ga ul li ja keu nyeo neun keu pi su hwa gi reul teu reot tta

When the telephone rang, she quickly picked up the handset.

Core concept

The part of a telephone that is lifted and held to the ear during a call.

Common phrases

  • 수화기를 들다su hwa gi reul teul da

    pick up the handset

  • 수화기를 대다su hwa gi reul tae da

    hold the handset to one's ear

  • 수화기를 내려놓다su hwa gi reul nae ryeo no ta

    put down the handset

Similar words

전화기cheonhwagi: A device used to speak with someone who is far away.
휴대폰hyudaepon: A small portable phone used for calls, pictures, internet access, and apps.
전화cheonhwa: A phone conversation between people who are in different places.

Definition in Korean

공중전화나 집전화 등에서 통화를 할 때 손으로 들거나 귀에 대는 부분 또는 그 부분을 말하는 명사.kong jung jeon hwa na chip jjeon hwa teung e seo tong hwa reul hal ttae so neu ro teul geo na kwi e tae neun pu bun tto neun keu pu bu neul mal ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the idea of receiving speech with a word meaning an instrument, naming the telephone part that receives sound.

Usage tips

  • 수화기 (suhwagi, "telephone receiver") names the part that is handled during a call, which helps distinguish it from the telephone as a whole.

Related words

  • 무선수화기museonsuhwagiwireless handsetnoun
  • 유선수화기yuseonsuhwagiwired handsetnoun

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