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프린터

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Understanding '프린터'

'프린터' is the Korean word for 'printer,' referring to the device used to print documents or images. It is a loanword from English and is widely used in everyday conversation, especially in office or school contexts.

Common Usage

You will often hear '프린터' when talking about printing tasks, printer problems, or features like wireless connectivity. It is a noun and typically appears with verbs like '고장 나다' (to break down), '연결하다' (to connect), or '용지를 넣다' (to put paper in).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 프린터 고장 (printer breakdown): used when the printer is not working.
  • 프린터 연결 (printer connection): refers to connecting the printer to a computer or network.
  • 프린터 용지 (printer paper): the paper used in the printer.
  • 프린터로 인쇄하다 (to print with a printer): common phrase for printing documents.

Tips

Since '프린터' is a loanword, pronunciation is close to English but adapted to Korean phonetics. Avoid confusing it with '프린트,' which can mean 'print' as a verb or noun but is less specific to the device. Use '프린터' when referring specifically to the machine.

Example Sentences

프린터가 고장 나서 문서를 인쇄할 수 없어요.

Peurinteoga gojang naseo munseoreul inswaehal su eopseoyo.

The printer is broken, so I can't print the document.

이 프린터는 무선 연결이 가능해서 편리해요.

I peurinteoneun museon yeongyeori ganeunghaeseo pyeolliheyo.

This printer supports wireless connection, so it's convenient.

프린터에 용지가 다 떨어졌으니 새 용지를 넣어 주세요.

Peurinteoe yongjiga da tteoreojyeosseuni sae yongjireul neoeo juseyo.

The printer is out of paper, please put in new paper.