Korean word

충전기

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungjeongi

Meaning

  • nouncharger

Example

핸드폰을 충전기에 꽂아야 해.haen deu po neul chung jeon gi e kko ja ya hae

I have to plug my phone into the charger.

Illustration for 충전기 (charger)

More examples

USB 충전기를 안 가져왔어.USB chung jeon gi reul an ka jeo wa sseo

I didn't bring a USB charger.

Core concept

A device that sends electricity into a battery to restore its charge.

Common phrases

  • USB 충전기USB chung jeon gi

    USB charger

  • 차량용 충전기cha ryang yong chung jeon gi

    car charger

  • 고속 충전기ko sok chung jeon gi

    fast charger

Similar words

충전 케이블chungjeon keibeul: A cable that carries electrical power between a device and its charging source.
어댑터eodaepteo: A small device that makes an electrical connection work with a different socket or standard.
보조배터리pojobaeteori: A portable battery that supplies power to electronic devices when no outlet is nearby.

Definition in Korean

휴대전화나 노트북 등의 배터리에 전기를 넣어 충전하는 데 쓰는 장치나 어댑터hyu dae jeon hwa na no teu buk teung ui pae teo ri e cheon gi reul neo eo chung jeon ha neun te sseu neun chang chi na eo daep teo

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines the elements for charging and device, making its meaning transparent as a device used for charging.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, the word can cover the wall adapter and its cable together, while English often names those parts separately.

Other meanings

  • power adapternoun
  • AC adapternoun

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