Korean word

안전벨트

Pronunciation

Romanizationanjeonbelteu

Meaning

  • nounseat belt

Example

차에 탈 때 안전벨트를 꼭 매세요.cha e tal ttae an jeon bel teu reul kkok mae se yo

When you get in the car, be sure to buckle your seat belt.

Illustration for 안전벨트 (seat belt)

More examples

운전하기 전에 안전벨트를 꼭 확인하세요.un jeon ha gi cheo ne an jeon bel teu reul kkok hwa gin ha se yo

Before driving, be sure to check your seat belt.

Core concept

A strap across the body keeps a passenger in the seat and reduces harm during a sudden impact.

Common phrases

  • 안전벨트를 매다an jeon bel teu reul mae da

    buckle a seat belt

  • 안전벨트를 착용하다an jeon bel teu reul cha gyong ha da

    wear a seat belt

  • 안전벨트 착용an jeon bel teu cha gyong

    seat belt use

Similar words

시트벨트siteubelteu: A strap fixed to a car seat that holds the body firmly and cushions sudden impact.
안전띠anjeontti: A wide band that keeps the body from lurching forward when a vehicle stops suddenly.
벨트pelteu: A strip used to tighten or secure something around an object or the body.

Definition in Korean

자동차나 비행기 등의 좌석에 몸을 고정해 충격으로 인한 상해를 줄이는 안전 장비.cha dong cha na pi haeng gi teung ui chwa seo ge mo meul ko jeong hae chung gyeo geu ro in han sang hae reul chu ri neun an jeon chang bi

Word origin

안전 (anjeon, "safety") combines with the English loanword 벨트 (belteu, "belt") to form the name of this safety device.

Usage tips

  • English uses buckle up for the action, while seat belt names the device itself.

Related words

  • 안전anjeonsafetynoun
  • 안전장치anjeonjangchisafety devicenoun
  • 안전교육anjeongyoyuksafety educationnoun

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