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모니터

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Understanding '모니터'

'모니터' primarily refers to a computer or electronic display screen. It is a loanword from English 'monitor' and is widely used in everyday Korean, especially in technology and office contexts.

Common Uses

You will often hear '모니터' when talking about computer setups, adjusting screen settings, or sharing visual information during meetings. It can refer to any type of display screen, including computer monitors, TV monitors, or even surveillance monitors.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 모니터 화면 (monitor screen): Refers specifically to the display area.
  • 모니터를 연결하다 (to connect a monitor): Used when setting up devices.
  • 모니터 밝기 조절 (adjusting monitor brightness): Common when discussing screen settings.
  • 모니터를 통해 (through the monitor): Used when sharing or viewing information.

Usage Notes

'모니터' is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is not typically confused with '감시' (surveillance) unless specifically referring to security monitors. Learners should note that '모니터' is not used to mean 'to monitor' as a verb; instead, the verb '감시하다' or '관찰하다' is used for that meaning.

Common Mistake

Avoid using '모니터' as a verb. For example, instead of saying '모니터하다' to mean 'to monitor', use '감시하다' or '관찰하다'.

Example Sentences

새 컴퓨터에 큰 모니터를 연결했어요.

Sae keompyuteoe keun moniteoreul yeongyeolhaesseoyo.

I connected a large monitor to my new computer.

모니터 화면이 너무 어두워서 밝기를 조절했어요.

Moniteo hwamyeoni neomu eoduwoseo balkgireul jojolhaesseoyo.

The monitor screen was too dark, so I adjusted the brightness.

회의 중에 모니터를 통해 자료를 공유했어요.

Hoeuijunge moniteoreul tonghae jaryoreul gongyuhesseoyo.

During the meeting, we shared materials through the monitor.