41. Korean technology vocabulary

In an increasingly digital age, having a solid technology vocabulary is essential, even when learning a new language. In Korean, there are many specific words and phrases that are used to refer to different aspects of technology. In this section, we're going to explore 41 Korean tech terms that will be useful for anyone learning the language.

1. 컴퓨터 (keompyuteo): This is the Korean word for "computer". It's a loanword from English, so the pronunciation is similar.

2. 인터넷 (inteonet): Another borrowed word, this time for "internet".

3. 스마트폰 (yourmateupon): This is the word for "smartphone". Again, you can see the influence of English.

4. 앱 (aeb): This is the word for "app". It is an abbreviation of the English word "application".

5. 검색 엔진 (geomseok enjin): This is the phrase for "search engine".

6. 소셜 미디어 (sosyeol midieo): This is the phrase for "social media".

7. 이메일 (imeil): This is the word for "email".

8. 웹사이트 (websaiteu): This is the word for "website".

9. 비밀번호 (bimilbeoño): This is the word for "password".

10. 다운로드 (daunrodeu): This is the word for "download".

11. 업로드 (eoploadeu): This is the word for "upload".

12. 데이터 (deteo): This is the word for "date".

13. 파일 (pail): This is the word for "file".

14. 프로그램 (peurogeuraem): This is the word for "program".

15. 소프트웨어 (sopeuweeo): This is the word for "software".

16. 하드웨어 (hadeuweeo): This is the word for "hardware".

17. 키보드 (kibodeu): This is the word for "keyboard".

18. 마우스 (mauseu): This is the word for "mouse".

19. 스크린 (yourin): This is the word for "screen".

20. 프린터 (peurinteo): This is the word for "printer".

21. 스피커 (yourupikeo): This is the word for "speaker".

22. 헤드폰 (hedeupon): This is the word for "headphones".

23. 마이크 (maikeu): This is the word for "microphone".

24. 카메라 (kamera): This is the word for "camera".

25. 비디오 (bideo): This is the word for "video".

26. 오디오 (hate): This is the word for "audio".

27. 텍스트 (tekseuteu): This is the word for "text".

28. 그래픽 (geuraepik): This is the word for "graphic".

29. 디지털 (dijiteol): This is the word for "digital".

30. 아날로그 (analogeu): This is the word for "analog".

31. 메모리 (memori): This is the word for "memory".

32. 프로세서 (peuroseseo): This is the word for "processor".

33. 바이러스 (bairuseum): This is the word for "virus".

34. 네트워크 (neteuweokeu): This is the word for "network".

35. 데이터베이스 (deteobeiseu): This is the word for "database".

36. 서버 (seobeo): This is the word for "server".

37. 클라우드 (keullaudeu): This is the word for "cloud", as in "cloud computing".

38. 블루투스 (beullutuseu): This is the word for "Bluetooth".

39. 와이파이 (waipai): This is the word for "Wi-Fi".

40. 플러그인 (peulleogin): This is the word for "plugin".

41. 코딩 (koding): This is the word for "coding".

These are just a few of the many words you may come across when discussing technology in Korean. As you can see, many of these words are borrowed from English, which can make memorization easier. However, it's important to remember that the pronunciation will be different, so keep practicing to get those sounds right!

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