디스크

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Meaning and Usage

"디스크" primarily refers to a disk-shaped object. In everyday Korean, it is commonly used to mean computer storage devices like hard disks or CDs, as well as the anatomical term for spinal discs (intervertebral discs).

Common Contexts

  • In technology, "디스크" often appears in terms like "하드디스크" (hard disk) or "CD 디스크" (CD disc).
  • In medical contexts, "디스크" usually refers to spinal disc problems, such as a herniated disc, which is a common health issue.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 하드디스크 고장 (hard disk failure): used when a computer's hard drive malfunctions.
  • 허리 디스크 (lumbar disc): refers to a herniated disc in the lower back.
  • CD 디스크에 저장하다 (save on a CD disc): common when talking about storing data or music.

Register and Usage Notes

"디스크" is a loanword from English and is used in both formal and informal contexts. When referring to medical conditions, it is often used in everyday conversation and medical settings alike.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "디스크" with "디스크 드라이브" (disk drive). Remember that "디스크" refers to the disk itself, while "드라이브" refers to the device that reads or writes the disk.

Example Sentences

컴퓨터 하드디스크가 고장 나서 데이터를 복구해야 했어요.

keompyuteo hadeudiseukeuga gojang naseo deiteoreul bokguhaeya haesseoyo.

The computer's hard disk broke down, so I had to recover the data.

허리 디스크 때문에 병원에 자주 가요.

heori diseukeu ttaemune byeongwone jaju gayo.

I often go to the hospital because of a herniated disc in my lower back.

음악을 CD 디스크에 저장했어요.

eumageul CD diseukeue jeojanghaesseoyo.

I saved music on a CD disc.