Korean word

플러그

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeulleogeu

Meaning

  • nounplug

Example

충전기에서 플러그를 빼 주세요.chung jeon gi e seo peul leo geu reul ppae chu se yo

Please pull the plug out of the charger.

Illustration for 플러그 (plug)

More examples

밤에 플러그를 뽑아 놓으면 전기요금을 줄일 수 있어요.pa me peul leo geu reul ppo ba no eu myeon cheon gi yo geu meul chu ril ssu i sseo yo

If you unplug it at night, you can reduce your electricity bill.

Core concept

A connector with metal pins or terminals that fits into a socket and supplies an electrical device with power.

Common phrases

  • 플러그를 꽂다peul leo geu reul kkot tta

    plug in

  • 플러그를 뽑다peul leo geu reul ppop tta

    unplug

Similar words

콘센트konsenteu: A socket on a wall or power strip for connecting an electrical device.
코드kodeu: A flexible cable that carries electricity or signals from one device or connection to another.
어댑터eodaepteo: A small device that changes a plug or connection to match another shape or standard.
충전기chungjeongi: A device that recharges the battery in a phone, laptop, or other portable electronic device.

Definition in Korean

전기 기기의 전원을 공급하기 위해 콘센트에 꽂는 부분으로, 금속 핀이나 단자가 달린 연결 장치cheon gi ki gi ui cheo nwo neul kong geu pa gi wi hae kon sen teu e kkon neun pu bu neu ro keum sok pi ni na tan ja ga tal lin yeon gyeol chang chi

Word origin

The word entered Korean as a loanword from English plug, which can refer to both an inserted stopper and an electrical connector.

Usage tips

  • The word is especially useful when discussing charging or unplugging because it identifies the connector rather than the charger or the device itself.

Related words

  • 플러그인peulleogeuinplug-innoun

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