가전제품
Electrical machines used in the home to perform household functions such as cooking, cleaning, or food preservation.
Examples
3 of 5요즘은 에너지 효율이 좋은 가전제품이 인기입니다.
Energy-efficient appliances are popular these days.
본 매장은 다양한 최신 가전제품을 취급합니다.
This store carries a variety of the latest home appliances.
가전제품 바꾸고 싶다.
I want to change my home appliances.
Word Family
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
요즘은 에너지 효율이 좋은 가전제품이 인기입니다.
everydayEnergy-efficient appliances are popular these days.
본 매장은 다양한 최신 가전제품을 취급합니다.
formalThis store carries a variety of the latest home appliances.
가전제품 바꾸고 싶다.
informalI want to change my home appliances.
가전제품의 보급은 가사 노동 시간을 단축시켰다.
academicThe spread of home appliances shortened housework time.
가전제품 시장의 점유율을 높여야 합니다.
businessWe need to increase our market share in the home appliance market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
백색 가전
white goods (major appliances)
가전제품 수리
appliance repair
필수 가전
essential appliances
Often Confused With
Jeonjagigi is broader (includes phones, laptops), while Gajeon-jepum is strictly for household use.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS General Writing Task 1 for letters of complaint about faulty products.
Common Mistakes
Don't use this word for small gadgets like smartphones; those are '전자기기' or '휴대기기'.
Memory Tip
Ga = Home. Jeon = Electric. Jepum = Product. Home electric product.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 家庭用 (가정용, for home use) + 電氣 (전기, electricity) + 製品 (제품, product).
Grammar Patterns
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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