Korean · Daily Life
휴대폰
hyudaepon
Mobile phone
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small phone you carry with you.
Example
휴대폰 배터리가 없어요.
My phone battery is dead.
Etymology
'휴대폰' (hyudaepon) is a compound of '휴대' (carrying) and '폰' (phone), derived from the English term 'mobile phone'. It represents modern technological vocabulary's adaptation.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily used in informal spoken contexts, '휴대폰' is widely understood by all age groups, particularly among those who use technology heavily.