Korean word

정비소

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongbiso

Meaning

  • nounrepair shop

Example

차에 문제가 있어서 정비소에 맡겼어요.cha e mun je ga i sseo seo cheong bi so e mat kkyeo sseo yo

I left my car at the repair shop because it had a problem.

Illustration for 정비소 (repair shop)

More examples

주행 중 이상 소리가 나서 정비소에 들렀어요.chu haeng chung i sang so ri ga na seo cheong bi so e teul leo sseo yo

I stopped by the repair shop because I heard an unusual noise while driving.

Core concept

A place where cars or machines are checked, fixed, or fitted with replacement parts.

Common phrases

  • 자동차를 정비소에 맡기다cha dong cha reul cheong bi so e mat kki da

    leave a car at a repair shop

  • 정비소에 예약하다cheong bi so e ye ya ka da

    make an appointment at a repair shop

  • 정비소에서 점검받다cheong bi so e seo cheom geom bat tta

    get an inspection at a repair shop

Similar words

수리점surijeom: A repair shop for machines or items that no longer work properly.
서비스센터seobiseusenteo: A maker's service facility for product repairs and customer assistance.
정비센터cheongbisenteo: A specialized site for regular equipment checks and maintenance work.
공업사kongeopssa: An automobile workshop that carries out extensive repairs, including dismantling and welding.

Definition in Korean

자동차나 기계의 상태를 점검하고 수리하거나 부품을 교체하는 장소cha dong cha na ki gye ui sang tae reul cheom geom ha go su ri ha geo na pu pu meul kyo che ha neun chang so

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean roots meaning maintaining equipment and place, so it names a place for equipment maintenance.

Usage tips

  • It can refer to routine care such as inspections or oil changes, not only help after something breaks.

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