언어 변경
eoneo byeongyeong
The English phrase "change language" is translated into Korean as 언어 변경 (eoneo byeongyeong).
This phrase is used to describe the act of selecting a different language for a user interface or an application.
What does it mean word for word?
The term consists of two parts: 언어 and 변경, which means a change or alteration in a formal or technical sense.
Which one should you use?
While 언어 변경 is the standard technical label, 언어 바꾸기 is a more descriptive and slightly more colloquial way to express the action of changing the language. For actual requests, you might use fuller sentences like 언어를 변경하세요 (Please change the language) or 언어를 바꿔 주세요 (Please change the language for me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
언어 변경 is the formal, standard label typically found on buttons within software or settings menus. When speaking, you can use 언어를 변경하세요 for a formal request or 언어를 바꿔 줄래? for an informal request.
How do you pronounce it?
eoneo byeongyeong
Did you know?
- The word 언어 is composed of two Chinese characters where 언 means 'speech' and 어 means 'words', literally forming the concept of 'speech and words'.
- The word 변경 in 언어 변경 is often used in official or legal contexts to describe a formal modification of a plan or a status, rather than just a simple swap.
- Korean has a distinct word for 'mother tongue' called 모국어, which is rarely used on a 'change language' button. Users will see 언어 for general settings, but 모국어 when being asked about their native origin.
Examples in context
- 언어 변경을 하고 싶어요.eoneo byeongyeong-eul hago sipeoyo.I want to change the language.
- 설정에서 언어 변경이 가능합니다.seoljeong-eseo eoneo byeongyeong-i ganeunghapnida.Language change is possible in the settings.
- 언어 변경 버튼을 눌러주세요.eoneo byeongyeong beoteun-eul nulleojuseyo.Please press the change language button.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is helping Subin with a mobile application settings.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 앱 설정에서 언어 변경을 할 수 있어요.Subin ssi, aep seoljeong-eseo eoneo byeongyeong-eul hal su isseoyo.Subin, you can change the language in the app settings.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 현우 씨. 영어로 바꾸고 싶어요.Gomawoyo, Hyunwoo ssi. Yeong-eo-ro bakkugo sipeoyo.Thanks, Hyunwoo. I want to change it to English.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo여기서 언어 변경 메뉴를 찾으면 돼요.Yeogiseo eoneo byeongyeong menyu-reul chajeumyeon dwaeyo.You can find the change language menu here.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 찾았어요! 정말 쉽네요.Ne, chajatseoyo! Jeongmal swipneyo.Yes, I found it! It's really easy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 변경, 언어, CC BY-SA 4.0.
