Korean word

음영지역

Pronunciation

Romanizationeumyeongjiyeok

Meaning

  • noundead zone

Example

지하철 역에는 음영지역이 많은 편이에요.chi ha cheol yeo ge neun eu myeong ji yeo gi ma neun pyeo ni e yo

There are often many dead zones in subway stations.

Illustration for 음영지역 (dead zone)

More examples

지하 건물은 음영지역이라서 전화가 잘 안 터져요.chi ha keon mu reun eu myeong ji yeo gi ra seo cheon hwa ga chal an teo jeo yo

In underground buildings, dead zones are common, so phone calls often do not go through.

Core concept

A signal shadow where mobile communication fades because something blocks or weakens the signal.

Common phrases

  • 음영지역이 많다eu myeong ji yeo gi man ta

    be full of dead zones

  • 음영지역에 빠지다eu myeong ji yeo ge ppa ji da

    enter a dead zone

Similar words

신호 없음sinho eopsseum: No mobile signal at all, leaving calls and data unavailable.
신호 약함sinho yakam: A weak mobile signal that causes slow internet or unstable calls.
통화 불량tonghwa pullyang: Unreliable phone service in which voices cut out or sound unclear.
데이터 끊김teiteo kkeunkim: Data service that stops during use, interrupting web pages or videos.

Definition in Korean

휴대전화나 무선신호가 약해 통화나 인터넷 연결이 잘 되지 않는 지역hyu dae jeon hwa na mu seon sin ho ga ya kae tong hwa na in teo net yeon gyeo ri chal toe ji an neun chi yeok

Word origin

The word combines the ideas of a shadow and a region to name an area hidden from strong wireless coverage.

Usage tips

  • This noun fits practical reports about where connections fail, making it useful for discussing mobile coverage in public places and planning better service.

Opposites

  • 수신 가능 지역susin kaneung chiyeokcoverage areanoun

Related words

  • 음영eumyeongshadownoun

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