How to say guillotine in Korean

Meaning

A guillotine (단두대) is a tall machine with a heavy blade that drops down to cut off a person's head. People usually see this word in history books, museums, movies, or scary stories. It is an old historical object, not something used in normal daily life.

Example sentences

1. 박물관에서 단두대 사진을 봤어요.

   I saw a picture of a guillotine at the museum.

2. 영화에서 단두대가 나왔어.

   A guillotine appeared in the movie.

3. 그 책에 단두대 그림이 있어요.

   There's a picture of a guillotine in that book.

4. 역사 교실에서 단두대 이야기를 들었어.

   I heard about the guillotine in history class.

5. 우리 집 벽에 단두대 사진이 있어요.

   There is a picture of a guillotine on the wall in my house.

6. 언니가 집에서 단두대 그림을 그렸어요.

   My older sister drew a picture of a guillotine at home.