Korean Conversation · Level 160
15 words
Korean word
팩스
Pronunciation
Romanizationpaeksseu
Meaning
- nounfax
Example
서류를 팩스로 보냈어요.seo ryu reul paek sseu ro po nae sseo yo
I sent the documents by fax.
More examples
팩스 번호를 알려 주세요.paek sseu peon ho reul al lyeo chu se yo
Please tell me the fax number.
Core concept
A machine sends a paper document over a telephone connection so another machine can reproduce it far away.
Common phrases
팩스를 보내다paek sseu reul po nae da
send a fax
팩스를 받다paek sseu reul pat tta
receive a fax
팩스 번호paek sseu peon ho
fax number
팩스로 전송하다paek sseu ro cheon song ha da
send by fax
Similar words
이메일imeil: A paperless message that can carry written text or files between electronic addresses.
우편upyeon: A system for sending and receiving letters and parcels through the post office.
복사pokssa: Creating another version with the same content as an original.
Definition in Korean
팩스는 전화선을 이용해 종이 문서를 다른 곳으로 전송하거나 그 전송을 수신하는 기기를 이르는 말paek sseu neun cheon hwa seo neul i yong hae chong i mun seo reul ta reun ko seu ro cheon song ha geo na keu cheon song eul su sin ha neun ki gi reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
Korean borrows this word from English fax, a shortened form of facsimile meaning an almost identical copy.
Usage tips
- A Korean contact list may include a fax number alongside phone and email details, so the word can identify a communication channel.