car vs machine in Korean

자동차vs기계

car

자동차car

자동차 means "car." It is used for a vehicle that people drive on the road. You can use it when talking about your car, someone else’s car, or cars in general.

When to use car
machine

기계machine

A machine is a tool or device that does work for people, often using power. In Korean, 기계 means a machine like a coffee machine, exercise machine, or ticket machine. You can use this word for many useful things at home, at school, or in public places.

When to use machine

How they differ

car (자동차) and machine (기계) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “car” when 자동차 means "car." It is used for a vehicle that people drive on the road. You can use it when talking about your car, someone else’s car,… Use “machine” when A machine is a tool or device that does work for people, often using power. In Korean, 기계 means a machine like a coffee machine, exercise…