Korean word

자동응답

Pronunciation

Romanizationchadongeungdap

Meaning

  • nounautomatic reply

Example

메일에 자동응답을 설정했어요.me i re cha dong eung da beul seol jeong hae sseo yo

I set up an automatic reply for my email.

Illustration for 자동응답 (automatic reply)

More examples

문의가 들어오면 자동응답 메시지가 발송돼요.mu nui ga teu reo o myeon cha dong eung dap me si ji ga pal song dwae yo

When an inquiry comes in, an automatic reply message is sent.

Core concept

A digital stand-in that sends a response when a human cannot answer.

Common phrases

  • 자동응답 문구cha dong eung dap mun gu

    automatic reply text

  • 자동응답 메시지cha dong eung dap me si ji

    automatic reply message

  • 자동응답 서비스cha dong eung dap seo bi seu

    automatic reply service

Similar words

자동회신chadonghoesin: A reply message is sent automatically to the person who sent an inquiry.
자동답장chadongdapjjang: A brief preset reply is sent automatically in response to a message.

Definition in Korean

전화나 이메일 등에서 사람이 응답할 수 없을 때 기계나 시스템이 자동으로 응답을 대신해 주는 기능이나 그 응답 메시지cheon hwa na i me il teung e seo sa ra mi eung da pal ssu eop sseul ttae ki gye na si seu te mi cha dong eu ro eung da beul tae sin hae chu neun ki neung i na keu eung dap me si ji

Word origin

The word is formed from two Sino-Korean elements for automatic action and a returned answer, which directly reflects its function.

Usage tips

  • These messages often explain when normal contact will resume or identify another way to reach someone, making them useful beyond a simple acknowledgment.

Other meanings

  • automatic responsenoun

Opposites

  • 직접 응답chikjjeop eungdapdirect responsenoun

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