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텔레비전

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Understanding '텔레비전'

The word '텔레비전' refers to the television device or the medium itself. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in everyday Korean conversation.

Usage in Daily Life

People often use '텔레비전' when talking about watching shows, news, or relaxing at home. It can refer to the physical TV set or the content broadcasted.

Common Collocations

  • 텔레비전 프로그램 (television program): refers to TV shows or broadcasts.
  • 텔레비전 뉴스 (television news): news broadcast on TV.
  • 텔레비전을 켜다 (turn on the television): to switch on the TV.
  • 텔레비전을 끄다 (turn off the television): to switch off the TV.

Register and Politeness

'텔레비전' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a standard term without any particular politeness level.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '텔레비전' with '티비' (TV), which is a shortened, more casual form. Both are correct, but '텔레비전' sounds slightly more formal or neutral.

Use '텔레비전' when you want to sound clear and standard, especially in writing or formal speech.

Example Sentences

저녁마다 텔레비전을 보면서 휴식을 취해요.

Jeonyeokmada tellebijeoneul bomyeonseo hyusigeul chwihayo.

I relax by watching television every evening.

텔레비전에서 중요한 뉴스를 방금 봤어요.

Tellebijeoneseo jungyohan nyuseureul banggeum bwasseoyo.

I just saw important news on television.

텔레비전 프로그램이 너무 재미있어서 밤새 봤어요.

Tellebijeon peurogeuraemi neomu jaemiisseoseo bamsae bwasseoyo.

The television program was so interesting that I watched it all night.