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15 words
Korean word
전환하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheonhwanhada
Meaning
- verbswitch
Example
리모컨으로 채널을 전환했어요.ri mo keo neu ro chae neo reul cheon hwan hae sseo yo
I used the remote to switch the channel.
More examples
설정에서 언어를 전환해 보세요.seol jeong e seo eo neo reul cheon hwan hae po se yo
Try switching the language in the settings.
Core concept
A current state gives way to a different state or method.
Common phrases
채널을 전환하다chae neo reul cheon hwan ha da
switch the channel
모드를 전환하다mo deu reul cheon hwan ha da
switch modes
언어를 전환하다eo neo reul cheon hwan ha da
switch languages
Similar words
바꾸다pakkuda: Changes an object or condition by making it different or replacing it.
바뀌다pakkwida: Becomes different as time or outside conditions affect it.
Definition in Korean
어떤 상태나 방식을 다른 상태나 방식으로 바꾸다.eo tteon sang tae na pang si geul ta reun sang tae na pang si geu ro pa kku da
Word origin
The Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of turning and replacing, which helps link the word to a shift between forms.
Usage tips
- Its formal tone makes it common in writing about devices, systems, procedures, and other organized changes.
Other meanings
- convertverb
- changeverb
Opposites
- 유지하다yujihadamaintainverb
- 고정하다kojeonghadafixverb
Related words
- 전환cheonhwanswitchnoun
- 전환기cheonhwangitransition periodnoun
- 전환점cheonhwanjeomturning pointnoun