Korean word

켜다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeoda

Meaning

  • verbturn on

Example

TV를 켜요.TV reul kyeo yo

I turn on the TV.

Illustration for 켜다 (turn on)

More examples

컴퓨터를 켜요.keom pyu teo reul kyeo yo

I turn on the computer.

Core concept

A switch or button makes a light shine or brings a device into operation.

Common phrases

  • 불을 켜다pu reul kyeo da

    turn on the light

  • TV를 켜다TV reul kyeo da

    turn on the TV

  • 전원을 켜다cheo nwo neul kyeo da

    turn on the power

  • 컴퓨터를 켜다keom pyu teo reul kyeo da

    turn on the computer

Similar words

틀다teulda: Starting a radio or television makes sound or pictures come out.
전원을 넣다cheonwoneul neota: Switching on a device's power makes it ready for use.

Definition in Korean

스위치나 버튼을 눌러 전원이나 불빛이 나오게 하다.seu wi chi na peo teu neul nul leo cheo nwo ni na pul bi chi na o ge ha da

Word origin

The exact origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, but linking it with a light appearing helps remember its use with powered devices.

Usage tips

  • It is easy to remember as the partner of the verb meaning turn off, since the two actions usually come as a pair.

Other meanings

  • start upverb
  • lightverb

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