Korean Conversation · Level 408
15 words
Korean word
신호음
Pronunciation
Romanizationsinhoeum
Meaning
- noundial tone
Example
전화기에서 신호음이 들렸어요.cheon hwa gi e seo sin ho eu mi teul lyeo sseo yo
I heard a dial tone on the phone.
More examples
수업 중이라 앱 알림 신호음을 껐어요.su eop chung i ra aep al lim sin ho eu meul kkeo sseo yo
Since I was in class, I turned off the app notification sound.
Core concept
A brief audible cue that signals a phone line or another situation is ready or has changed.
Common phrases
전화기 신호음cheon hwa gi sin ho eum
phone dial tone
문자 신호음mun ja sin ho eum
text message alert tone
앱 알림 신호음aep al lim sin ho eum
app notification sound
Similar words
벨소리pelsori: A device sound, often a longer melody, that announces an incoming call or notification.
알림음allimeum: A short melody or effect from a phone or computer that marks a digital notification.
경고음kyeonggoeum: A loud, noticeable sound that warns of danger or a machine problem.
삑소리ppikssori: A short, high-pitched mechanical beep.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일이나 상태를 알리기 위해 짧게 울리는 소리.eo tteon i ri na sang tae reul al li gi wi hae jjal kke ul li neun so ri
Word origin
신호 (sinho, "signal") + 음 (eum, "sound") forms a Sino-Korean compound meaning a sound used as a signal.
Usage tips
- Unlike English signal, which can refer to a visual sign as well, this Korean word specifically points to information carried by sound.