Korean word

인터폰

Pronunciation

Romanizationinteopon

Meaning

  • nounintercom

Example

우리 집 인터폰이 고장 나서 소리가 안 나.u ri chip in teo po ni ko jang na seo so ri ga an na

Our intercom broke, so it does not make a sound.

Illustration for 인터폰 (intercom)

More examples

저녁에 인터폰이 울리는데 영상이 안 나와요.cheo nyeo ge in teo po ni ul li neun de yeong sang i an na wa yo

The intercom rings in the evening, but the video does not come on.

Core concept

A device at a home entrance that connects visitors with people inside by voice or video.

Common phrases

  • 인터폰이 울리다in teo po ni ul li da

    intercom rings

  • 인터폰 고장in teo pon ko jang

    intercom malfunction

  • 인터폰 설치in teo pon seol chi

    intercom installation

Similar words

초인종choinjong: A door-mounted button rings inside when a visitor presses it.
벨pel: A bell that rings when someone presses its button.
인터콤inteokom: A communication device connects separate areas of a building for voice calls.
도어폰toeopon: A doorway telephone lets residents speak with people outside before opening the door.

Definition in Korean

집이나 아파트 현관에 설치되어 방문자와 실내 사람이 음성이나 영상으로 대화하거나 신호를 주고받는 장치chi bi na a pa teu hyeon gwa ne seol chi doe eo pang mun ja wa sil lae sa ra mi eum seong i na yeong sang eu ro tae hwa ha geo na sin ho reul chu go ban neun chang chi

Word origin

The Korean noun is a loanword related to English interphone, combining inter- for between with phone for communication.

Usage tips

  • In Korean homes, this word points to the visitor-contact system, not only the sound that announces someone at the entrance.

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