태블릿
taebeullit
The English word 'tablet' (referring to a portable computer with a touch screen) is translated into Korean as 태블릿 (taebeullit).
태블릿 is used to refer to a portable computer device that features a touch screen.
How do you pronounce it?
taebeullit
Did you know?
- While 태블릿 refers to the device, Koreans often use the term 패드 'pad' to refer to any tablet, regardless of the brand, because of the global influence of the iPad.
- When referring to a medication tablet, Koreans do not use 태블릿 but instead use 알약 'alyak', meaning 'pill'.
- In Korea, tablets are frequently used as 'digital planners' with specialized apps, leading to a massive market for aesthetic digital stickers and templates.
Examples in context
- 저는 태블릿을 사용하여 업무를 처리해요.I use a tablet to handle my work.
- 태블릿을 새로 샀어요.tae-beul-it-eul se-ro sat-eo-yo.I bought a new tablet.
- 태블릿 화면이 정말 커요.tae-beul-it hwa-myeon-i jeong-mal keo-yo.The tablet screen is really big.
- 이 태블릿은 무거워요.i tae-beul-it-eun mu-geo-wo-yo.This tablet is heavy.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are looking at a new electronic device in a store.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이 태블릿 어때요?i tae-beul-it eo-ttae-yo?How is this tablet?
- 민지 Min-ji디자인이 아주 예뻐요.di-ja-in-i a-ju ye-ppeo-yo.The design is very pretty.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨도 마음에 들어요?Min-ji ssi-do ma-eum-e deu-reo-yo?Do you like it too, Minji?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 정말 갖고 싶어요.ne, jeong-mal gat-go sip-eo-yo.Yes, I really want it.
