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전자레인지

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What is 전자레인지?

전자레인지 refers to a microwave oven, a common kitchen appliance used to heat or cook food quickly using microwave radiation. It is a staple in many households and offices.

Usage and Context

This word is used in everyday conversation when talking about heating food, cooking simple meals, or discussing kitchen appliances. It is a noun and typically appears in casual and formal contexts alike.

Common Collocations

  • 전자레인지에 데우다: to heat in the microwave
  • 전자레인지 사용법: microwave usage instructions
  • 전자레인지로 요리하다: to cook using a microwave

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse 전자레인지 with 오븐 (oven). The microwave heats food quickly using microwaves, while an oven uses dry heat. Also, when talking about heating food, you can say 전자레인지에 데우다 rather than just 데우다 to specify the method.

Register and Politeness

전자레인지 is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal speech without change.

Example Sentences

전자레인지에 음식을 데우면 빠르게 따뜻해져요.

Jeonjareinji-e eumsigeul deuwimyeon bbaleuge ttatteuthaejyeoyo.

If you heat food in the microwave, it warms up quickly.

전자레인지 사용법을 잘 몰라서 설명서를 읽었어요.

Jeonjareinji sayongbeobeul jal mollaseo seolmyeongseoreul ilgeosseoyo.

I didn't know how to use the microwave well, so I read the manual.

전자레인지로 팝콘을 만들면 간편해요.

Jeonjareinjiro papkon-eul mandeulmyeon ganpyeonhaeyo.

Making popcorn with a microwave is convenient.