Korean word

하자

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaja

Meaning

  • noundefect

Example

이 제품에 하자가 있어요.i che pu me ha ja ga i sseo yo

This product has a defect.

Illustration for 하자 (defect)

More examples

하자가 발견되었어요.ha ja ga pal gyeon doe eo sseo yo

A defect was found.

Core concept

A flaw in an object, construction project, or service that lowers its quality or performance.

Common phrases

  • 하자가 있다ha ja ga it tta

    have a defect

  • 하자가 발견되다ha ja ga pal gyeon doe da

    a defect is found

  • 하자를 신고하다ha ja reul sin go ha da

    report a defect

Similar words

고장kojang: A machine or device cannot do its normal job because of a malfunction.
결함kyeolham: A faulty part or weakness in a structure or process reduces how well it works.
불량pullyang: A product falls short of the expected level of quality, strength, or performance.
문제munje: A matter that interferes with use or work requires attention or a practical solution.

Definition in Korean

물건·공사·서비스 등에서 품질이나 기능을 떨어뜨리는 결함이나 흠을 이르는 명사.mul geon kong sa seo bi seu teung e seo pum ji ri na ki neung eul tteo reo tteu ri neun kyeol ha mi na heu meul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

하자 (haja, "defect") is a Sino-Korean word whose original sense of a blemish or flaw led to its modern meaning of a defect.

Usage tips

  • It is useful when reporting a problem with something bought or repaired, especially when discussing whether the issue can be fixed or compensated for.

Opposites

Related words

  • 하자보수hajabosudefect repairnoun
  • 하자수리hajasuridefect repairnoun

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