When to use cell phone in Korean

When to use it

A 핸드폰 (cell phone) is a small phone you carry with you. You use it to call people, send messages, take pictures, and use apps. In Korean, people often say 핸드폰 in everyday conversation when talking about a mobile phone.

Example sentences

1. 내 핸드폰은 책상 위에 있어요.

   My cell phone is on the desk.

2. 학교에서 핸드폰을 꺼냈어요.

   I took out my cell phone at school.

3. 밖에서 핸드폰으로 사진을 찍어요.

   I take pictures with my cell phone outside.

4. 엄마한테 핸드폰으로 전화했어요.

   I called my mom on my cell phone.

5. 가게에서 새 핸드폰을 봤어요.

   I saw a new cell phone at the store.

6. 지하철에서 핸드폰을 보고 있어요.

   I am looking at my cell phone on the subway.