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사진기

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Meaning and Usage

The word '사진기' specifically refers to a camera, typically a device used to take photographs. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation when talking about photography equipment.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '사진기' when discussing taking pictures, traveling, or buying new camera equipment. It can refer to both digital and analog cameras.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 사진기를 사용하다: to use a camera
  • 사진기를 사다: to buy a camera
  • 최신 사진기: the latest camera model
  • 사진기를 챙기다: to bring or pack a camera

These collocations are useful for expressing actions related to cameras in natural conversation.

Register and Politeness

'사진기' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '사진기' with '카메라' (camera), which is a loanword from English. Both are correct, but '사진기' is more traditional Korean, while '카메라' is more commonly used in casual speech. Knowing both helps in understanding different contexts.

Example Sentences

이 사진기는 최신 모델이라서 화질이 아주 좋아요.

I sajingineun choesin modeliraseo hwajiri aju joayo.

This camera is the latest model, so the image quality is very good.

여행 갈 때는 항상 사진기를 챙겨 가요.

Yeohaeng gal ttaeneun hangsang sajingireul chaenggyeo gayo.

I always bring a camera when I go on a trip.

사진기를 사용해서 가족 사진을 찍었어요.

Sajingireul sayonghaeseo gajok sajineul jjigeosseoyo.

I used the camera to take a family photo.