How to say light bulb in Korean

Meaning

A light bulb is the thing that gives light in a room or lamp. In Korean, people say 전등 for the light in a room, and it is often used in everyday home situations. You can use it when talking about turning a light on or off, buying one, or saying it is broken.

Example sentences

1. 거실 전등을 켰어요.

   I turned on the living room light.

2. 밖이 어두워서 전등을 켰어요.

   It was dark outside, so I turned on the light.

3. 전등이 깨져서 새로 산 걸요.

   The light bulb broke, so I bought a new one.

4. 방 전등을 켜 주세요.

   Please turn on the room light.