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How do you say "light bulb" in Korean?
전구
jeongu
In Korean, "light bulb" is 전구.
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Pronunciation
Jeongu is two syllables, 'jun-goo.' The first syllable has a soft 'j' sound, and both parts flow together smoothly.
Writing and usage
Jeongu combines jeon (electricity) and gu (ball/orb). The ㅓ and ㅜ vowels are opposite each other.
Example sentence
전구가 밝아요.
The light bulb is bright.
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How to remember 전구
Jeon means electricity and gu means ball or orb, so a light bulb is an electricity ball, which is logical.
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Questions about 전구
How do you say "light bulb" in Korean?
In Korean, "light bulb" is 전구. It is a noun.
How is 전구 written in Korean?
Jeongu combines jeon (electricity) and gu (ball/orb). The ㅓ and ㅜ vowels are opposite each other.
How is 전구 used in a sentence?
Use 전구 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 전구가 밝아요. (The light bulb is bright.).
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