Korean word

전화기

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonhwagi

Meaning

  • nounphone

Example

집에 전화기가 있어요.chi be cheon hwa gi ga i sseo yo

There is a phone at home.

Illustration for 전화기 (phone)

More examples

전화기가 고장났어요.cheon hwa gi ga ko jang na sseo yo

The phone is broken.

Core concept

A device that lets people speak with someone who is far away.

Common phrases

  • 무선 전화기mu seon cheon hwa gi

    wireless phone

  • 고장난 전화기ko jang nan cheon hwa gi

    broken phone

  • 전화기를 수리하다cheon hwa gi reul su ri ha da

    repair a phone

Similar words

전화cheonhwa: A call made by telephone to speak with someone at a distance.
휴대폰hyudaepon: A portable phone for calling, taking pictures, going online, and using apps.
스마트폰seumateupon: A handheld device with phone service, internet access, a camera, payment features, and more.
공중전화kongjungjeonhwa: A telephone set provided in a public place for shared use.

Definition in Korean

통화를 주고받는 데 쓰는 기계나 장치.tong hwa reul chu go ban neun te sseu neun ki gye na chang chi

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements for telephone communication and a device, so its form points to equipment used for calling.

Usage tips

  • English phone can mean either the device or a call, while this Korean noun highlights the physical equipment itself.

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