Korean word

티브이

Pronunciation

Romanizationtibeui

Meaning

  • nounTV

Example

주말마다 티브이를 봐요.chu mal ma da ti beu i reul pwa yo

I watch TV every weekend.

Illustration for 티브이 (TV)

More examples

티브이를 켜 주세요.ti beu i reul kyeo chu se yo

Please turn on the TV.

Core concept

A familiar device and media channel for watching and hearing broadcast programs.

Common phrases

  • 티브이를 켜다ti beu i reul kyeo da

    turn on the TV

  • 티브이를 끄다ti beu i reul kkeu da

    turn off the TV

  • 티브이를 보다ti beu i reul po da

    watch TV

  • 티브이 프로그램ti beu i peu ro geu raem

    TV program

Similar words

텔레비전tellebijeon: A formal term for a television set or the broadcasts delivered through television.
티비tibi: A casual short name for television, including the set and its programs.
방송pangsong: The sending of sound or images through television, radio, or the internet to many people.
프로그램peurogeuraem: A single organized show made for television or radio audiences.

Definition in Korean

가정이나 공공장소에서 영상과 소리를 통해 프로그램을 시청하는 기기나 그 매체ka jeong i na kong gong jang so e seo yeong sang gwa so ri reul tong hae peu ro geu rae meul si cheong ha neun ki gi na keu mae che

Word origin

The word is a Korean borrowing of English TV, shortened from television.

Usage tips

  • English learners can remember that Korean uses this short form comfortably in ordinary conversation, not only in technical contexts.

Related words

  • 티브이프로그램tibeuipeurogeuraemTV programnoun
  • 티브이방송tibeuibangsongTV broadcastnoun

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