Korean word

전기차

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongicha

Meaning

  • nounelectric car

Example

요즘 전기차가 많아졌어요.yo jeum cheon gi cha ga ma na jeo sseo yo

There are more electric cars these days.

Illustration for 전기차 (electric car)

More examples

지난달에 전기차를 샀어요.chi nan da re cheon gi cha reul sa sseo yo

I bought an electric car last month.

Core concept

A car that runs on electricity stored in a rechargeable battery.

Common phrases

  • 전기차 구매cheon gi cha ku mae

    electric car purchase

  • 전기차 모델cheon gi cha mo del

    electric car model

  • 전기차 충전cheon gi cha chung jeon

    electric car charging

Similar words

전기자동차cheongijadongcha: A standard formal name for a car powered by electricity.
충전소chungjeonso: A site where electric vehicles can recharge.
충전기chungjeongi: A device that sends power into a car battery.

Definition in Korean

전원을 플러그나 케이블로 연결해 충전한 전기를 이용해 운행하는 자동차.cheo nwo neul peul leo geu na ke i beul lo yeon gyeol hae chung jeon han cheon gi reul i yong hae un haeng ha neun cha dong cha

Word origin

The compound combines 전기 (jeongi, "electricity") with 차 (cha, "car"), forming the everyday term for a car powered by electricity.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when discussing how far a vehicle can travel, how long it needs to recharge, and where charging facilities are available.

Opposites

  • 내연기관차naeyeongigwanchainternal-combustion carnoun

Related words

  • 전기자동차cheongijadongchaelectric carnoun
  • 전기차 충전기cheongicha chungjeongielectric car chargernoun

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