Level 5

안전띠

anjeontti

를 매다

TOPIK 5

Meaning and Usage

The word '안전띠' specifically refers to a seatbelt or safety belt used in vehicles such as cars and airplanes. It is a compound of '안전' (safety) and '띠' (belt or band).

Common Contexts

You will most often hear '안전띠' in contexts related to transportation safety, such as driving a car or flying on an airplane. It is a mandatory safety device to protect passengers.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 안전띠를 매다: to fasten a seatbelt
  • 안전띠를 착용하다: to wear a seatbelt (more formal)
  • 안전띠를 풀다: to unfasten a seatbelt

These phrases are commonly used in safety instructions and everyday conversation.

Register and Politeness

'안전띠' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When giving instructions, polite forms like '매야 합니다' or '착용해야 합니다' are common.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '안전띠' with '안전장치' (safety device) or '안전모' (safety helmet). Remember that '안전띠' specifically means seatbelt, so use it only when referring to belts used for safety in vehicles.

Example Sentences

운전할 때는 반드시 안전띠를 매야 합니다.

Unjeonhal ttaeneun bandeusi anjeonttireul maeya hamnida.

You must always wear a seatbelt when driving.

비행기에서는 이륙 전에 안전띠를 착용해야 합니다.

Bihaenggienseoneun iruk jeone anjeonttireul chakyonghaeya hamnida.

On an airplane, you must fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.

안전띠를 매지 않으면 사고 시 큰 부상을 입을 수 있습니다.

Anjeonttireul maeji aneumyeon sago si keun busangeul ibeul su isseumnida.

If you don't wear a seatbelt, you can get seriously injured in an accident.