Korean word

스팀

Pronunciation

Romanizationseutim

Meaning

  • nounSteam

Example

스팀에서 세일 기간에 게임을 샀어요.seu ti me seo se il ki ga ne ke i meul sa sseo yo

I bought a game on Steam during the sale.

Illustration for 스팀 (Steam)

More examples

야채를 스팀으로 찌면 더 건강해요.ya chae reul seu ti meu ro jji myeon teo keon gang hae yo

If you steam vegetables, they are healthier.

Core concept

A digital game platform where people buy, download, and manage games.

Common phrases

  • 스팀 다리미seu tim ta ri mi

    steam iron

  • 스팀 청소기seu tim cheong so gi

    steam cleaner

  • 스팀 요리seu tim yo ri

    steam cooking

Similar words

플랫폼peullaetpom: A digital base that supports activities by connecting people to online services.
스토어seutoeo: A dedicated online sales space operated by a brand or individual seller.
김kim: A light, visible mist formed as heated water evaporates.

Definition in Korean

영어에서 온 외래어로, 보통은 밸브의 게임 플랫폼을 가리키며 상황에 따라 물의 증기 의미로도 쓰이는 말.yeong eo e seo on oe rae eo ro po tong eun pael beu ui ke im peul laet po meul ka ri ki myeo sang hwang e tta ra mu rui cheung gi ui mi ro do sseu i neun mal

Word origin

The Korean loanword 스팀 (seutim, "Steam") comes from English Steam, and the English word also refers to water vapor.

Usage tips

  • In gaming or sale conversations, Steam usually means the platform, while hot-water or cooking contexts can point to water vapor.

Related words

  • 스팀다리미seutimdarimisteam ironnoun
  • 스팀청소기seutimcheongsogisteam cleanernoun

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