Korean word

하드웨어

Pronunciation

Romanizationhadeuweeo

Meaning

  • nounhardware

Example

컴퓨터 하드웨어를 점검해야 해.keom pyu teo ha deu we eo reul cheom geom hae ya hae

We need to check the computer hardware.

Illustration for 하드웨어 (hardware)

More examples

새 하드웨어를 설치했더니 성능이 좋아졌어.sae ha deu we eo reul seol chi haet tteo ni seong neung i cho a jeo sseo

After installing new hardware, performance improved.

Core concept

The physical equipment in a computer or electronic device, including its parts and connected peripherals.

Common phrases

  • 하드웨어 설치ha deu we eo seol chi

    hardware installation

  • 하드웨어 업그레이드ha deu we eo eop kkeu re i deu

    hardware upgrade

  • 하드웨어 점검ha deu we eo cheom geom

    hardware inspection

Similar words

기기kigi: A piece of equipment made to perform a particular task.
장비changbi: A group of tools and equipment prepared for work or another activity.
부품pupum: A separate functional piece of a machine or product, available for replacement or separate purchase.
본체ponche: The central body of a device, including its main housing and internal parts.

Definition in Korean

컴퓨터나 전자제품에서 실제로 만질 수 있는 본체·부품·주변 장치를 가리키는 말.keom pyu teo na cheon ja je pu me seo sil je ro man jil ssu in neun pon che pu pum chu byeon chang chi reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This Korean term is borrowed directly from English hardware, whose older compound of hard and ware refers to physical equipment.

Usage tips

  • A useful contrast is hardware versus software: hardware is the equipment, while software is the programs that run on it.

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