How to say locomotive in Korean

Meaning

A locomotive (기관차) is the front engine part that pulls a train. People use this word when talking about trains, train museums, and train toys or pictures. It is a specific word for the engine, not the whole train.

Example sentences

1. 저 기관차는 기차를 끌어요.

   That locomotive pulls the train.

2. 아이가 장난감 기관차를 좋아해요.

   The child likes toy locomotives.

3. 박물관에서 오래된 기관차를 봤어요.

   I saw an old locomotive at the museum.

4. 아빠와 함께 기관차 사진을 찍었어요.

   I took a picture of a locomotive with my dad.