Korean word

전화번호

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonhwabeonho

Meaning

  • nounphone number

Example

저에게 전화번호를 알려 주세요.cheo e ge cheon hwa beon ho reul al lyeo chu se yo

Please tell me your phone number.

Illustration for 전화번호 (phone number)

More examples

연락처에 전화번호를 등록해 두세요.yeol lak cheo e cheon hwa beon ho reul teung no kae tu se yo

Please save the phone number in your contacts.

Core concept

A string of digits or symbols that identifies one person or phone line for calling.

Common phrases

  • 전화번호를 알려 주다cheon hwa beon ho reul al lyeo chu da

    give a phone number

  • 전화번호를 묻다cheon hwa beon ho reul mut tta

    ask for a phone number

  • 전화번호를 적다cheon hwa beon ho reul cheok tta

    write down a phone number

Similar words

휴대폰 번호hyudaepon peonho: The number assigned to a person's cell phone.
휴대전화 번호hyudaejeonhwa peonho: The dialing digits for reaching a mobile telephone.
집전화번호chipjjeonhwabeonho: The number used to call a landline at home or work.
연락처yeollakcheo: Contact details that provide a way to reach another person.

Definition in Korean

전화로 다른 사람과 통화할 때 그 사람을 특정하기 위해 부여된 숫자나 기호의 열cheon hwa ro ta reun sa ram gwa tong hwa hal ttae keu sa ra meul teuk jjeong ha gi wi hae pu yeo doen sut jja na ki ho ui yeol

Word origin

The word combines Korean terms meaning telephone and number, forming the idea of a number used to make a call.

Usage tips

  • Phone numbers are often said one digit at a time in Korean, so listening for every number helps prevent mistakes.

Related words

  • 전화번호부cheonhwabeonhobuphone booknoun
  • 휴대전화번호hyudaejeonhwabeonhocell phone numbernoun

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