Korean word

전등

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheondeung

Meaning

  • nounlight

Example

전등을 끄세요.cheon deung eul kkeu se yo

Please turn off the light.

Illustration for 전등 (light)

More examples

어두워서 전등을 켰어요.eo du wo seo cheon deung eul kyeo sseo yo

Because it was dark, I turned on the light.

Core concept

A powered lamp mounted or placed to brighten an indoor space.

Common phrases

  • 전등을 켜다cheon deung eul kyeo da

    turn on the light

  • 전등을 끄다cheon deung eul kkeu da

    turn off the light

  • 전등이 켜지다cheon deung i kyeo ji da

    the light comes on

Similar words

전구cheongu: A replaceable glass or metal part that produces light when powered.
형광등hyeonggwangdeung: A long tubular light that gives an indoor area an even glow.
램프raempeu: A small light placed beside a desk or bed to brighten one area.
천장등cheonjangdeung: A ceiling-mounted light that brightens the whole room.

Definition in Korean

전등은 전기를 이용해 빛을 내어 방이나 공간을 밝히는 기구.cheon deung eun cheon gi reul i yong hae pi cheul nae eo pang i na kong ga neul pal ki neun ki gu

Word origin

The word combines the ideas of electric power and a lamp, making its meaning easy to connect with modern household lighting.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word is useful for talking about whether a room's light is on or off, while the bulb itself is a different object.

Opposites

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