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자동차

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Meaning and Usage

"자동차" means "car" or "automobile" in Korean. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to refer to motor vehicles.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "자동차" when talking about buying, driving, or describing cars. It is used in both formal and informal settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 자동차를 사다: to buy a car
  • 자동차를 운전하다: to drive a car
  • 자동차 사고: car accident

Notes

"자동차" is a compound word from "자동" (automatic/self-moving) and "차" (vehicle). A common learner mistake is confusing "자동차" with "차" alone, which can mean any vehicle or tea depending on context. Using "자동차" specifically refers to motor vehicles.

Politeness and Register

"자동차" is neutral and appropriate in all speech levels.

Example Sentences

저는 새 자동차를 샀어요.

Jeoneun sae jadongchareul sasseoyo.

I bought a new car.

자동차가 도로를 빠르게 달리고 있어요.

Jadongchaga dororeul bbaleuge dalligo isseoyo.

The car is driving fast on the road.

자동차를 운전할 때는 안전벨트를 꼭 매세요.

Jadongchareul unjeonhal ttaeneun anjeonbeltreul kkok maeseyo.

When driving a car, always wear your seatbelt.