기중기
gijunggi[kid͡ʑuŋɡi]
The English word crane (referring to machinery) can be translated into Korean as 기중기 (gijunggi) or 크레인.
Meaning: machinery (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 기중기 | gijunggi | [kid͡ʑuŋɡi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 크레인 | keurein | [kxɯɾe̞in] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
How do you pronounce it?
gijunggi
Did you know?
- In Korea, the bird 'crane' is called 학 (hak) and is a symbol of longevity and nobility, unrelated to the machinery words.
- The term 중기 (junggi) found within 기중기 is also used as a general category for all 'heavy equipment' like bulldozers and excavators.
- When talking about the physical movement of a crane, Koreans often use the verb 인양하다 (inyang-hada), which specifically means 'to hoist' or 'to salvage'.
Examples in context
- 그림 속에 학이 있는데요.There is a crane in the picture.
- 두루미는 저 멀리서 날아오고 있어요.The crane is flying towards us from far away.
Example conversation
Ji-hun and Min-ji are looking at a construction site.
- 지훈 Ji-hun와, 저 기중기 정말 크네요.wa, jeo gijung-gi jeongmal keuneyo.Wow, that crane is really big.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 정말 높이 올라가네요.ne, jeongmal nophi ollaganeyo.Yes, it goes up really high.
- 지훈 Ji-hun무거운 짐을 옮기고 있어요.mugeoun jimeul omgigo isseoyo.It is moving heavy loads.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 신기한 기계예요.jeongmal singihan gigyeyeyo.It is a truly amazing machine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crane” translations and entries 기중기, 크레인, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
