Korean word

정비사

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongbisa

Meaning

  • nounmechanic

Example

차에서 이상한 소리가 나요. 정비사를 불러 보세요.cha e seo i sang han so ri ga na yo cheong bi sa reul pul leo po se yo

There is a strange sound coming from the car. Try calling a mechanic.

Illustration for 정비사 (mechanic)

More examples

차는 정비사에게 맡기는 게 안전해요.cha neun cheong bi sa e ge mat kki neun ke an jeon hae yo

It is safer to entrust the car to a mechanic.

Core concept

The person who keeps a vehicle roadworthy by inspecting its parts and fixing what goes wrong.

Common phrases

  • 정비사에게 맡기다cheong bi sa e ge mat kki da

    entrust it to a mechanic

  • 정비사 수리비cheong bi sa su ri bi

    mechanic's repair cost

  • 정비사 추천cheong bi sa chu cheon

    recommendation for a mechanic

Similar words

정비기사cheongbigisa: A trained vehicle technician who specializes in inspections and repairs.
정비소cheongbiso: A shop or garage where vehicles are inspected, repaired, or fitted with replacement parts.

Definition in Korean

엔진·브레이크 등 차량의 각 부분을 점검하고 수리해 주행 성능과 안전을 유지하는 사람en jin peu re i keu teung cha ryang ui kak pu bu neul cheom geom ha go su ri hae chu haeng seong neung gwa an jeo neul yu ji ha neun sa ram

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean compound, the word combines the idea of careful equipment maintenance with the idea of a skilled worker.

Usage tips

  • A mechanic is not limited to engine work, because the term can include specialists who inspect brakes and other safety-related vehicle parts.

Related words

  • 정비하다cheongbihadamaintainverb
  • 정비업cheongbieopvehicle maintenance businessnoun
  • 정비기사cheongbigisaservice techniciannoun

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