Korean word

에어백

Pronunciation

Romanizationeeobaek

Meaning

  • nounairbag

Example

조수석에 에어백이 있나요?cho su seo ge e eo bae gi in na yo

Does the passenger seat have an airbag?

Illustration for 에어백 (airbag)

More examples

대시보드에 에어백 경고등이 들어왔어요.tae si bo deu e e eo baek kyeong go deung i teu reo wa sseo yo

The airbag warning light on the dashboard came on.

Core concept

A hidden cushion inside a vehicle that rapidly fills to soften a crash and protect the people inside.

Common phrases

  • 에어백 경고등e eo baek kyeong go deung

    airbag warning light

  • 에어백을 수리하다e eo bae geul su ri ha da

    repair an airbag

  • 에어백 결함e eo baek kyeol ham

    airbag defect

Similar words

안전벨트anjeonbelteu: A safety strap that keeps people in their seats and helps prevent crash injuries.

Definition in Korean

운전석·조수석 등 차량 내부에 설치되어 충격을 흡수하고 탑승자를 보호하도록 순간적으로 팽창하는 장치un jeon seok cho su seok teung cha ryang nae bu e seol chi doe eo chung gyeo geul heup ssu ha go tap sseung ja reul po ho ha do rok sun gan jeo geu ro paeng chang ha neun chang chi

Word origin

The Korean word is a loanword from English airbag, formed from air and bag to name a bag that fills with air during a collision.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture only the driver's cushion, but the Korean word also covers airbags installed for passengers in other seats.

Related words

  • 운전석 에어백unjeonseok eeobaekdriver-side airbagnoun
  • 동승석 에어백tongseungseok eeobaekpassenger-side airbagnoun

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