Korean word

엔진

Pronunciation

Romanizationenjin

Meaning

  • nounengine

Example

차 엔진이 고장 났어요.cha en ji ni ko jang na sseo yo

The engine broke down.

Illustration for 엔진 (engine)

More examples

출발 전에는 엔진 점검을 잊지 마세요.chul bal cheo ne neun en jin cheom geo meul it jji ma se yo

Don't forget to check the engine before departure.

Core concept

The machine part that turns fuel or electrical energy into usable mechanical power.

Common phrases

  • 엔진 점검en jin cheom geom

    engine inspection

  • 엔진 경고등en jin kyeong go deung

    engine warning light

  • 엔진 시동en jin si dong

    engine start

Similar words

모터moteo: A device that changes electrical energy into turning force for a machine.
기관kigwan: A machine or device that produces mechanical force from combustion, steam, or pressure.

Definition in Korean

기계가 움직이도록 연료나 전기 에너지를 회전력 등 동력으로 바꾸어 주는 장치ki gye ga um ji gi do rok yeol lyo na cheon gi e neo ji reul hoe jeol lyeok teung tong nyeo geu ro pa kku eo chu neun chang chi

Word origin

The word is borrowed from English engine, whose older history goes back through Old French engin to Latin ingenium.

Usage tips

  • English speakers should not limit this word to car engines, because it can refer to the power unit of many kinds of machines.

Related words

  • 제트엔진cheteuenjinjet enginenoun
  • 엔진경고등enjingyeonggodeungengine warning lightnoun

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