Korean word

파일

Pronunciation

Romanizationpail

Meaning

  • nounfile

Example

이메일로 파일을 보냈어요.i me il lo pa i reul po nae sseo yo

I sent the file by email.

Illustration for 파일 (file)

More examples

저는 클라우드에 파일을 저장해요.cheo neun keul la u deu e pa i reul cheo jang hae yo

I save the file in the cloud.

Core concept

A single saved unit of digital information, such as a document, image, or program.

Common phrases

  • 파일 첨부pa il cheom bu

    file attachment

  • 파일 전송pa il cheon song

    file transfer

  • 파일 다운로드pa il ta ul lo deu

    file download

Similar words

문서munseo: A written or electronic record used in formal work, applications, or official business.
사진sajin: A camera-made still image that preserves a scene or moment for later viewing.
동영상tongyeongsang: A media recording that combines moving images and sound.

Definition in Korean

문서나 이미지·프로그램 등 특정 형식으로 저장된 데이터의 개별 단위.mun seo na i mi ji peu ro geu raem teung teuk jjeong hyeong si geu ro cheo jang doen te i teo ui kae byeol ta nwi

Word origin

The Korean word is borrowed from English file and became established as computing made the term common.

Usage tips

  • A useful computer contrast is that a folder holds multiple items, while this word identifies one item that can be opened, moved, or shared.

Other meanings

  • bindernoun

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