전구 (Jeon-gu) - "Light Bulb"
The Korean word for "light bulb" is 전구 (jeon-gu). This term is used to refer to electric light bulbs commonly found in homes, offices, and other buildings.
- 전 (jeon) – electric
- 구 (gu) – bulb or sphere
Together, 전구 refers to an "electric bulb" or "light bulb."
Pronunciation:
- 전구 is pronounced as "jeon-gu," with a soft 'j' sound at the start and a clear 'g' sound in 구.
More Expressions in Korean:
전구를 갈아야 해요.
(Jeon-gu-reul ga-ra-ya hae-yo)- I need to change the light bulb.
전구가 나갔어요.
(Jeon-gu-ga na-gat-seo-yo)- The light bulb went out.
이 전구는 너무 밝아요.
(I jeon-gu-neun neo-mu bal-ga-yo)- This light bulb is too bright.
LED 전구를 사용하고 있어요.
(LED jeon-gu-reul sa-yong-ha-go i-sseo-yo)- I’m using an LED light bulb.
전구를 어디서 살 수 있어요?
(Jeon-gu-reul eo-di-seo sal su i-sseo-yo?)- Where can I buy a light bulb?
These phrases will help you discuss or manage 전구 in everyday situations, whether you're changing one or talking about different types of light bulbs!