Korean word

잠금

Pronunciation

Romanizationchamgeum

Meaning

  • nounlock

Example

컴퓨터에 잠금이 걸려서 로그인할 수 없어요.keom pyu teo e cham geu mi keol lyeo seo ro geu in hal ssu eop sseo yo

The computer is locked, so I can't log in.

Illustration for 잠금 (lock)

More examples

계정은 일정 시간 동안 활동이 없으면 자동으로 잠금이 됩니다.kye jeong eun il jeong si gan tong an hwal dong i eop sseu myeon cha dong eu ro cham geu mi toem ni da

The account is automatically locked if there is no activity for a certain period.

Core concept

A secured state that prevents outsiders from opening or using a device, document, or account.

Common phrases

  • 잠금 해제cham geum hae je

    unlock

  • 잠금 암호cham geum am ho

    lock password

  • 잠금 상태cham geum sang tae

    locked state

Similar words

자물쇠chamulsoe: A metal device with a shackle that closes a door, box, or gate.
화면잠금hwamyeonjamgeum: A phone or computer feature that blocks screen use until access is approved.

Definition in Korean

장치나 문서·계정 등을 외부의 접근에서 막도록 잠가 둔 상태나 그 기능을 이르는 명사chang chi na mun seo kye jeong teung eul oe bu ui cheop kkeu ne seo mak tto rok cham ga tun sang tae na keu ki neung eul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

It is built from the Korean verb meaning to lock and a noun-forming ending, linking physical locking with protection for digital devices and accounts.

Usage tips

  • In software menus, this word usually names a security setting or feature, not the action of pressing a lock button.

Opposites

  • 열림yeollimopen statenoun

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