B1 noun Neutral

가전제품

[ka̠d͡ʑʌ̹ɲd͡ʑe̞pʰum]

Electrical machines used in the home to perform household functions such as cooking, cleaning, or food preservation.

Examples

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1

요즘은 에너지 효율이 좋은 가전제품이 인기입니다.

Energy-efficient appliances are popular these days.

2

본 매장은 다양한 최신 가전제품을 취급합니다.

This store carries a variety of the latest home appliances.

3

가전제품 바꾸고 싶다.

I want to change my home appliances.

Word Family

Noun
가전제품
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Memory Tip

Ga = Home. Jeon = Electric. Jepum = Product. Home electric product.

Quick Quiz

세탁기와 냉장고는 생활에 꼭 필요한 _____입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 가전제품

Examples

1

요즘은 에너지 효율이 좋은 가전제품이 인기입니다.

everyday

Energy-efficient appliances are popular these days.

2

본 매장은 다양한 최신 가전제품을 취급합니다.

formal

This store carries a variety of the latest home appliances.

3

가전제품 바꾸고 싶다.

informal

I want to change my home appliances.

4

가전제품의 보급은 가사 노동 시간을 단축시켰다.

academic

The spread of home appliances shortened housework time.

5

가전제품 시장의 점유율을 높여야 합니다.

business

We need to increase our market share in the home appliance market.

Word Family

Noun
가전제품

Common Collocations

가전제품을 사다 to buy appliances
주방 가전제품 kitchen appliances
중고 가전제품 used appliances
가전제품 매장 appliance store
스마트 가전제품 smart appliances

Common Phrases

백색 가전

white goods (major appliances)

가전제품 수리

appliance repair

필수 가전

essential appliances

Often Confused With

가전제품 vs 전자기기

Jeonjagigi is broader (includes phones, laptops), while Gajeon-jepum is strictly for household use.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS General Writing Task 1 for letters of complaint about faulty products.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use this word for small gadgets like smartphones; those are '전자기기' or '휴대기기'.

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Memory Tip

Ga = Home. Jeon = Electric. Jepum = Product. Home electric product.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 家庭用 (가정용, for home use) + 電氣 (전기, electricity) + 製品 (제품, product).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 설치하다 ~을/를 교체하다
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Cultural Context

Korea is home to global home appliance leaders like Samsung and LG.

Quick Quiz

세탁기와 냉장고는 생활에 꼭 필요한 _____입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 가전제품

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