How to Say "Batteries" in Korean

배터리

baeteori[pɛtʰʌ̹ɾi]

The English word 'batteries' is translated into Korean as 배터리 (baeteori).

배터리 is a general term used for devices that store chemical energy to provide electricity to portable electronic equipment.

Which one should you use?

While 배터리 is a general loanword, the word 건전지 is often used specifically for disposable dry cell batteries (like AA or AAA).

baeteori

When discussing a 'battery' of tests or a 'battery' of artillery, Korean uses entirely different, native words rather than the loanword 배터리.
In Korean, the concept of 'charging' a battery uses the verb 충전하다, which also means 'to replenish' or 'to refill' resources or even military troops.
While 배터리 refers to the electronic component, the word 건전지 literally translates to 'healthy electricity cell' in Korean.

저는 새로운 배터리가 필요합니다.
I need new batteries.
이 장난감에는 배터리가 필요해요.
i jang-nan-gam-e-neun bae-teo-ri-ga pil-yo-hae-yo.
This toy needs batteries.
새 배터리를 어디에서 살 수 있어요?
sae bae-teo-ri-reul eo-di-e-seo sal su is-seo-yo?
Where can I buy new batteries?
리모컨 배터리가 다 됐어요.
ri-mo-keon bae-teo-ri-ga da dwaet-seo-yo.
The remote control batteries are dead.

Subin and Jihun are preparing for a camping trip.

수빈 Su-bin

지훈 씨, 캠핑용 배터리 챙겼어요?
Ji-hun ssi, kaem-ping-yong bae-teo-ri chaeng-gyeot-eo-yo?
Jihun, did you pack the batteries for camping?
지훈 Ji-hun

네, 수빈 씨. 가방에 다 넣어 뒀어요.
ne, Su-bin ssi. ga-bang-e da neo-eo dwo-sseo-yo.
Yes, Subin. I put them all in the bag.
수빈 Su-bin

다행이네요. 랜턴도 작동하는지 확인해 주세요.
da-haeng-i-ne-yo. raen-teon-do jak-dong-ha-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
That's a relief. Please check if the lantern works too.
지훈 Ji-hun

알겠어요. 지금 바로 확인해 볼게요.
al-get-seo-yo. ji-geum ba-ro hwa-gin-hae bol-ge-yo.
Okay. I'll check it right now.

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