How do you say "screwdriver" in Korean?

드라이버

deuraibeo

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "screwdriver" is 드라이버 (deuraibeo).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce "deuraibeo" briskly, almost like tapping out a rhythm, since Korean rarely emphasises one syllable over another.

Writing and usage

드라이버 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그는 드라이버로 선반을 고쳤다.

geuneun deuraibeoro seonbaneul gochyeotda.

He used a screwdriver to fix the shelf.

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How to remember 드라이버

Picture yourself saying "deuraibeo" out loud in the exact spot from "He used a screwdriver to fix the shelf.", and let that place anchor the sound.

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Questions about 드라이버

How do you pronounce 드라이버?

Pronounce "deuraibeo" briskly, almost like tapping out a rhythm, since Korean rarely emphasises one syllable over another.

Is 드라이버 formal or casual?

드라이버 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 드라이버 written in Korean?

드라이버 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as deuraibeo.

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