전화 (jeon-hwa, jeonhwa)
전화 (jeonhwa) is a common word meaning 'phone call' used in daily life and business.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
전화 means a communication method or act of speaking to someone by voice over a phone.
Nuances
When to use
Everyday conversation, Business call, Customer service
In context
전화 is a noun often used with the verb ‘전화하다’ and fits both formal and casual contexts.
친구에게 전화했어요.
chin-gu-e-ge jeon-hwa-haess-eo-yo., chin gu e ge jeon hwa haess eo yo.
‘전화하다’ correctly means ‘to make a phone call’.
전화가 울렸어요.
jeon-hwa-ga ul-ryeoss-eo-yo., jeon hwa ga ul ryeoss eo yo.
‘전화가 울리다’ is a natural expression.
나는 전화기를 샀어요.
na-neun jeon-hwa-gi-reul sass-eo-yo., na neun jeon hwa gi reul sass eo yo.
‘전화기’ means the phone device.
전화로 이야기해요.
jeon-hwa-ro i-ya-gi-hae-yo., jeon hwa ro i ya gi hae yo.
‘전화로’ means ‘by phone’ and is correct.
전화는 먹었어요.
jeon-hwa-neun meok-eoss-eo-yo., jeon hwa neun meok eoss eo yo.
‘전화’ cannot be used with the verb ‘eat’.
전화번호를 알려 주세요.
jeon-hwa-beon-ho-reul al-ryeo ju-se-yo., jeon hwa beon ho reul al ryeo ju se yo.
‘전화번호’ means phone number used to make calls.
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