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노트북

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Meaning and Usage

"노트북" refers to a laptop computer, a portable personal computer that you can carry easily. It is a common term used in everyday conversation, especially among students and office workers.

Common Contexts

People often talk about buying, using, or carrying a 노트북 in contexts like studying, working remotely, or traveling. It is associated with mobility and convenience.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 노트북을 사다: to buy a laptop
  • 노트북 배터리: laptop battery
  • 노트북을 들고 다니다: to carry a laptop around

These collocations help express common actions or features related to laptops.

Register and Politeness

"노트북" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal settings without change.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse "노트북" with "노트" (notebook for writing). "노트북" specifically means a laptop computer, while "노트" is a paper notebook. Using "노트북" when referring to a computer will make your meaning clear.

Example Sentences

새 노트북을 샀는데 성능이 정말 좋아요.

Sae noteubukeul satneunde seongneungi jeongmal joayo.

I bought a new laptop, and its performance is really good.

노트북을 들고 카페에서 공부하는 게 편해요.

Noteubukeul deulgo kapeeseo gongbuhaneun ge pyeonhaeyo.

It's convenient to study at a cafe carrying a laptop.

노트북 배터리가 빨리 닳아서 충전기를 항상 챙겨야 해요.

Noteubuk baeteoriga ppalli daraseo chungjeongireul hangsang chaenggyeoya haeyo.

The laptop battery drains quickly, so I always have to bring the charger.