Meaning and Usage
"카메라" means "camera" in Korean and is used to refer to devices that take photographs or record videos. It is a loanword from English and is widely used in everyday conversation.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "카메라" when talking about photography, filming, or when discussing gadgets. It can refer to anything from a smartphone camera to a professional DSLR.
Collocations and Patterns
- 카메라를 사다: to buy a camera
- 카메라를 켜다/끄다: to turn the camera on/off
- 카메라 화질: camera image quality
- 카메라 앞에서: in front of the camera (used when filming or taking pictures)
Register and Politeness
"카메라" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "카메라" with "사진기," which is a more traditional Korean word for camera but is less commonly used in daily conversation. "카메라" is preferred in modern speech.